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Mindful Moments
Take a break and join us for a brief weekly mindfulness meditation session (15 – 20 minutes). Each session offers a simple, guided practice to help strengthen your attention and awareness. Drop in, tune in, and leave feeling a little more grounded, relaxed, and recharged.
Wednesdays from May 14 – August 20
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
UCC 38B
Everyone in the Western community is welcome to participate.
No prior meditation experience is necessary. No registration necessary.
Mindfulness for Academic Success
Mindfulness for Academic Success (MAS) is a 6-week, experiential program for graduate students introducing mindfulness and meditation practices. Through guided meditations and reflective exercises, participants will develop their attention and awareness skills and cultivate insight and well-being.
Research shows that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress and worry, enhance focus and sustained attention, boost feelings of contentment, and help us to respond, rather than react, to stressful situations.
By participating in the MAS program, you can expect to:
