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

Virtual mindfulness meditation. 12-1 p.m. (10/6, 11/19, 12/1, 1/21, 2/2, 3/4, 4/6, 5/4). Facilitated by Joe Cooper, Psy.D. Email Joe Cooper 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 on Firestone Plaza and moves into Chapel for inclement 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.

CJL Meditation Monday

10 minutes of guided meditation, conversation, reflections, and free food eating. Open to everyone regardless of religious or cultural background. No prior meditation experience is required, and beginners are especially welcome! Cultivating a weekly or daily meditation practice can be very grounding, and we always find it much more rewarding to sit as a community.
Every Monday, at 4:30 p.m. EST, in the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) Library.
Organized by Oscar Platt '24 and facilitated by Rabbi Julie Roth.

Daily 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.

Pop Up Meditation

On campus. Up campus. Down campus. All around campus. Join Hindu Life for a weekly 20-minute outdoor meditation.
Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Follow (@princetonhindulife) on Instagram for each week’s location.
No experience needed. Please bring a pillow, cushion, or mat/blanket. Open to all PUID-holders. Questions: vchander@princeton.edu
Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life, the Hindu Life Program, and facilitated by Vineet Chander, Assistant Dean for the Hindu Life Program.

Weekly 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. 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)
Stop, Breathe & Think - check in with your brain and body (free, iOS, Android and web compatible)

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