Beth Berila’s Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy: Social Justice in Higher Education. A Review

Aim/Purpose: Review of Beth Berila's book, Integrating Mindfulness Into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy: Social Justice in Higher Education Background: I am a Fine Arts instructor who integrates contemplative methods in my curriculum and is interested in mindfulness techniques. Beth Berila is Director of Women's Studies at St. Cloud University, as well as a 500-hour registered yoga teacher. Methodology: Integrating mindfulness techniques as tools for students to develop and/or deepen their levels of self-reflexivity and compassion. Contribution: A review of the book Findings: Lists benefits found in text and offers suggestions for further expansion Recommendations for Practitioners: Besides the helpful theory, Berila gives an example of practical application at the end of each chapter that can be used for self and/or tailored for the classroom. Recommendation for Researchers: A great reference list for separate, more in-depth, lines of inquiry Impact on Society: Another element adding to our attempts to fully embody knowledge Future Research: Narratives of practical application and effects thereof