Why the name Atrium180? What does it mean?
The name Atrium180 draws on several related metaphors. First, “atrium” can mean an open, light-filled space in the center of a building: a place where people often gather and connect. Atrium also refers to a chamber of the heart, where life-giving blood is received before circulating through the body. “180” represents a turning of attention. In a busy world, much of our focus is directed outward. Contemplative practice invites us to turn inward for a moment: to pause, reflect

Steve Baker
Jun 7
Atrium180 Supports Educators’ Restorative Retreat with $3,000 Grant
Atrium180 is pleased to support this summer’s Educators’ Restorative Retreat with a $3,000 grant. The retreat, facilitated by Lauren Agrella-Sevilla and Rebecca Cook, will offer two full days of restorative programming, with space for 30 teachers each day. Teachers carry an extraordinary amount of responsibility, and opportunities for rest, reflection, and renewal are essential. This retreat is designed to give educators time and space to pause, restore, and reconnect with th

Steve Baker
Jun 3
Atrium180 Awards Scholarship to Josi Dacko for Meditation Teacher Training
Atrium180 is pleased to announce a scholarship award to Josi Dacko, supporting her participation in the Meditation Teacher and Transformational Leader Training with Justin Michael Williams. This training is designed to help participants deepen their own contemplative practice while developing the skills to guide others in meditation, mindfulness, and transformational growth. Josi is expected to graduate from the program in June 2026. Supporting practitioners like Josi is cent

Steve Baker
May 14
Atrium180 Supports Local Professionals in Mindfulness Facilitator Training
Atrium180 recently sponsored three local professionals to complete "The Power of You" Facilitator Certification, a 95-hour training conducted by Peace in Schools. The three people who attended the training are Beth Ford, Director of Impact + Engagement at TC Strong; Keri Zink, board member at TC Strong; and Gracie Howell, a mental health professional at the Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club. The Peace in Schools program helps prepare facilitators to support teens through mindfuln

Steve Baker
Mar 6

