Mind-Body Programs

Activities emphasizing the connection between the mind and body—such as yoga, tai chi, Pilates, meditation and mindfulness training—may prevent the negative effects of stress, including insomnia and headaches, and may improve certain health conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety and chronic pain.

Members of our Mind-Body Team offer programs and resources to help you manage your stress and improve your overall health. View our events calendar for upcoming mindfulness training events.

If you want to talk to someone about your stress, make an appointment with a CPS counselor.

UHS Mind-Body Programs

Graduate Student Meditation Lunch

Monthly guided mindfulness meditation. Open to graduate students and their eligible dependents. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (2/2, 3/4, 4/6, 5/4) Facilitated by Joe Cooper, Psy.D. and Sue Kim, LSW. Email Kevin Flemming to join.

Stress Reduction Audio Guides

We make audio guides – designed to lower levels of stress, ease muscle tension, calm your mind and direct your focus – available to you anytime. You can easily use these to start your day or as a respite between tasks or activities.

Mind-Body Programs Across Campus

Numerous mind-body programs are offered on campus through Campus Recreation, the Office of Religious Life and student groups.

Campus Recreation Group & Instructional Programs (Yoga, Tai Chi, Mindful Meditation on Demand [recordings])

All yoga provided through Campus Recreation (including the Yoga Masters Lecture Series) is free for all students.

Being: Monday Morning Yoga

All members of the University Community are invited to start your week with a Monday Morning Slow Flow. In a society focused on doing, we invite you into an hour of Being. This accessible all-levels class moves at a slow pace while weaving together breath and yoga postures. This class teaches the importance of pranayama, mindfulness, and connecting deeply with oneself and nature.

Mondays at 8 a.m. Class held in the University Chapel (and in Firestone Plaza during warmer weather).

Dress comfortably, bring a yoga mat (please let us know if you do not have a yoga mat), and a full-size bath towel or yoga blanket. Questions: tthames@princeton.edu

Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life and facilitated by Reverend Dr. Theresa Thames.

Mindfulness Meditation

All students, staff and faculty are welcome to join this weekly meditation led by Dean Matt Weiner, Associate Dean of Religious Life. A healthy lunch is provided.

Every Thursday, at 12:30 p.m. EST, in Murray-Dodge Hall. Open to all virtually via this Zoom link. Questions: mcweiner@princeton.edu

Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life, and facilitated by Dean Matt Weiner, Associate Dean of Religious Life.

Weekday Meditation

All are welcome to join our virtual 10-minute Weekday (Monday – Friday) Meditation.

Zoom Meeting ID: https://princeton.zoom.us/j/558173148 Please make sure your camera is off and you are muted every time you meditate with us. Contact Dean Matt with questions - mcweiner@princeton.edu

Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life, and facilitated by Dean Matt Weiner, Associate Dean of Religious Life.

Additional Mindfulness Resources

Self-Compassion Resources

Self-compassion involves realizing and accepting our failings and our humanness through mindfulness. Review videos and exercises to develop self-compassion.

Positive Psychology Course

Take the Science of Happiness: a free online course designed to teach science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life.

Self-Care Phone Apps

Calm - mindfulness meditation and sleep stories (free, iOS and Android compatible)
Calm Harm - activities to manage or resist urge to self-harm (free, iOS and Android compatible)
Daily Yoga - guided yoga sequences with video (free, iOS and Android compatible)
Gratitude Journal - journaling activities (free, iOS compatible)
Headspace - mindfulness meditation tool (iOS and Android compatible)
Insight Timer - time tracker for meditation (free, iOS and Android compatible)
Lotus Bud - for reminders in the form of mindfulness bells and timers to practice mindfulness (iOS compatible)
Sleep Cycle - tracks sleep and sets alarm ($0.99 for iOS, Android compatible)

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