Mindfulness and Meditation
Build calm, focus, and presence through courses, retreats, and drop-in sessions, whether you’re just beginning or deepening your practice.
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University of Rochester
Mindful U
The Mindful University Project is a campus-wide initiative offered through Health Promotion with a mission to empower our campus community to build a culture of mindful presence and compassion.
Creating a culture of mindfulness
for a campus community ever better.
Mindful Movement
Recharge with yoga and group fitness classes designed to support your mind and body.
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Bring Mindfulness to Your Community
We offer presentations, workshops, and customized programs for students, faculty, staff, departments, and campus organizations to promote well-being, compassion, and resilience.
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Mindfulness is being
Present
PresentBeing aware and purposefully paying attention to the present moment.
Compassionate
CompassionateBeing kind to yourself and others, even in the most challenging moments.
Patient
PatientApproaching whatever arises with acceptance and non-judgment.
We are creating a more mindful University
Understand why our project was created, the resources we offer, and the progress we have made so far.
Creating a Mindful Campus Culture
Grounded in evidence-based practices, our mindfulness programs are designed to promote mental well-beingand create a supportive environment for growth and well-being for students, staff, and faculty at URochester.
Research underscores the transformative impact of mindfulness programs with supervised practice. According to the American Council on Education in 2023, mindfulness programs have the most consistent positive evidence on student mental health. These programs have been shown to enhance social-emotional skills, boost self-perceptions, reduce emotional distress and mental health symptoms, and improve sleep quality. You can visit our Mindfulness 101 page to see more research on mindfulness.
By integrating mindfulness practices into campus life, the Mindful University Project creates opportunities for students to cultivate awareness, balance, and a sense of purpose. These skills not only enhance individual flourishing but also contribute to a more compassionate and connected community.
Through workshops, guided practice sessions, and specialized training programs, we aim to equip students, staff, and faculty with tools to navigate challenges, embrace personal growth, and build a foundation for lifelong well-being. Join us in creating a mindful campus where every URochester community member has the opportunity to be more present, feel well, connected, and supported.
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If you’d like to be the first to know about upcoming programs from the Mindful University Project, please complete the registration form below.