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.
Join us for these fall 2024 cohorts online:
- Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 – Group 1: September 10, 17, 24, and October 1 from 12 noon to 1:15 p.m. Register here.
- Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 – Group 2: October 11, 18, 25, and November 1 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Register here.
- Intro to Mindfulness Part 2 – Fall 2024: November 13 and 20 and December 4 and 11 from 12 noon to 1:15 p.m. No session on November 27. The prerequisite for Intro to Mindfulness Part 2 is Intro to Mindfulness Part 1 or Koru Basic. To register, email Katie Clare at kclare@gmu.edu.
- Mindfulness Retreat (open to anyone): November 8 from 1:30 pm to 5 p.m. Register here.
- Weekly practice session (for anyone who has participated in Koru Basic, Koru 2.0, Intro to Mindfulness Part 1, or Intro to Mindfulness Part 2): August 28 to December 18 (no session on November 27) from 4:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. For meeting information, email Katie Clare at kclare@gmu.edu.
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.