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 an opportunity to learn mindfulness and meditation techniques via Zoom:
- Intro to Mindfulness Part 2 summer cohort (open to people who have already taken Intro to Mindfulness Part 1): July 29, August 5, August 12, and August 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., online – Register here
- Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 Fall Cohort 1: Fridays from 12-1:15 on Sept 5, 12, 19, and 26. – Register here
- Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 Fall Cohort 2: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:45 on Oct 21 and 28, Nov 4 and 11. – Register here
- Mindfulness Half-Day Retreat: Friday, Nov 7 from 1:30-5:00. – Register here
- Weekly Drop-in Sessions for anyone who has completed an Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 cohort will be on Wednesdays from 4:30-4:50 from August 27-December 17. Contact Katie Clare ([email protected]) for zoom link.
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.