Did you know that the spaces we inhabit can profoundly affect us at both the mental and physical levels with dramatic changes in brain patterns mirroring the positive sense of connection and well-being we experience in a given building or landscape that can transform us at physiological levels? This means that YOU, as an architect or designer, have the power (and the responsibility!) to consciously create physical spaces that can actively shift negative mental and physical states towards positive states, with long-term benefits on the mental and physical well-being of the people who inhabit your projects ! How can you find the resources, insights, and tools to consciously design not just functional and beautiful spaces in our built environment but truly transformational spaces that give their lives deeper meaning and significance providing a foundation for healthier and happier work and personal lives? Sarika Bajoria, a New York city based architect, designer and contemplative practitioner, has created Contemplative Designer to provide you with the resources, insights and tools to consciously create spaces of connection and transformation. Contemplative Designer is truly unique – it takes the best of different contemplative and mindfulness-based methods, current research in neuroscience, psychology, and design education, and Sarika’s own experience as a practicing designer architect in New York City for over 20 years and teacher of contemplative practice for 13 years, and synthesizes them all into a holistic practical framework, specifically customized for the design community. Contemplative Designer offers: • Talks, keynotes and experiential workshops at firms and universities • Individual (1:1 and group) Coaching and consulting for designers • Organizational Coaching and Consultancy • Unique Membership Community where designers will engage in ongoing learning of Contemplative Designer tools and practices and find supportive and inspiring fellowship.