Steve Baker

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, and become more...

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 their own...

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 central to...