Mason students, staff, and faculty can learn more about mindfulness and meditation through two different four-week programs created by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA).
This evidence-based curriculum teaches mindfulness, meditation, and stress management in ways you can integrate into your busy life. Studies suggest that the training leads to significant well-being benefits, such as better sleep, less perceived stress, and more self-compassion.
While these programs are designed with young adults in mind, the benefits are not limited to young adults, so you’re encouraged to sign up regardless of your age.
Register for a spring 2025 semester opportunity to learn mindfulness and meditation techniques. All of these opportunities will take place via Zoom:
- Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 June Cohort – Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on June 3, 10, 17, and 24 – Register here
- A weekly practice session is available on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. for anyone who has participated in Koru Basic, Koru 2.0, Intro to Mindfulness Part 1, or Intro to Mindfulness Part 2. Spring 2025 dates: now until May 21 (no session on April 23). For meeting information, email Katie Clare at [email protected].
- For Intro to Mindfulness Part 2 – Stay tuned
- For Mindfulness Half-Day Retreat – Check back for an offering in fall 2025
MIEA developed these programs over 10 years by practitioners at Duke University. Three components allow participants to deepen their knowledge and experience:
Intro to Mindfulness Part 1: A four-week introduction to mindfulness and meditation.
Intro to Mindfulness Part 2: A four-week “advanced” class for students who have completed Koru Basic or Intro to Mindfulness Part 1.
Mindfulness Retreat: A half-day silent retreat that does not require prior participation in Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 or 2.