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 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. Student-Athlete Drop In Meditation Drop in meditation group for student athletes. Open to student-athletes. Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Jadwin Gym, Level D, Room D04A. Facilitated by Mike Gross, Psy.D. Email Mike to join. Reducing Stress with Mindful Meditation and Movement (Series) Monthly workshop focused on learning to reduce stress through meditation and mindful movement. Mindfulness concepts will be introduced along with guided meditation practices to enhance participant's ability to more effectively manage stressful feelings. Open to undergraduate students, graduate students and their eligible dependents. Fridays, 9/29, 10/20, 11/17, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. in Carl A. Fields Center (58 Prospect Avenue), Room 105. Facilitated by the UHS Mind Body Team. Email Sue Kim to join or for more information. 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 Fitness & Instructional Programs (Yoga, Tai Chi, etc.) Women's Meditation A meditation for women students, staff and faculty, inclusive of people of all gender expressions. A healthy lunch will be provided. Mondays, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11 at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in Murray Dodge Hall, Room 104. Facilitated by Alison Boden (ORL) and Susan Kim (UHS).Questions? Contact Alison Boden, [email protected]. 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)
