Wellbeing Workshop Descriptions

10-15 Minute Meditation Session - Enhance community connection, focus and performance by starting or ending your meetings or classes (chapter, floor, staff, department, etc.) with a brief guided mindfulness practice.  We will meet with you to get to know your groups specific needs and interests so we can provide a practice that is right for you.

Mindfulness 101 - In this session, we discuss the basics of developing a mindfulness practice while reviewing some of the latest research on why practicing mindfulness in higher education is becoming increasingly important. Includes brief meditations and interactive mindfulness exercises.

Guided Relaxation with iRest Yoga Nidra* - Reduce stress and anxiety with this unique experience that promotes deep rest and relaxation through a lying down, easy guided meditation.  This is a practice anyone can do, regardless of age or ability. Nothing is needed except a quiet space for folks to lie or sit down comfortably and a mind that is ready to relax.

*A recent study showed that while meditation and yoga nidra were both effective in reducing anxiety and stress, yoga nidra seemed to be more effective in reducing anxiety.

Mindful Self-Compassion* - We often find ourselves offering compassion and care for others when they are in distress, yet struggle to befriend and support ourselves when we need it most. In this workshop, you will learn what self-compassion is, the ways in which this evidence-based practice can improve your well-being and mental health, as well as how you can start incorporating it in your life right away.. In addition, there will be time for reflection, connecting with others and a guided self-compassion meditation to experience it for yourself! 

4-Week Koru Mindfulness Course* - A 4-week course that will teach you the skills of mindfulness and meditation. You will be introduced to the practice of mindfulness and learn several skills, including meditation, for managing stress and enriching your life.

*Limited facilitators available for this workshop. We'll do our best to accommodate these requests.
 

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Power of the Pause* - Learn an evidence-based, easy-to-learn, and quick way (the STOP practice) to offer a moment of pausing to use before, during, or at the end of your classes, meetings, projects or events to create an environment that fosters greater focus, increased learning retention, and enhanced mental wellbeing. Meditation script, recording of the STOP practice, and teaching guide will be provided. 

*This is recommended for those who want to learn and feel more confident and comfortable in providing mindful moments for others.  Great for faculty who want to interweave wellbeing into their classes, UGAs/RFS to use with residents, student and staff leaders who want to create a more positive work environment, sports teams, etc.

Due to a limited number of facilitators, we unfortunately need to limit our yoga offerings at this time. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide opportunities for yoga practice at the community scale. If your group has interest in attending one of the multiple free yoga classes the Student Wellness Center offers weekly, we invite you to check out our schedule here.

If you are interested in contracting an outside teacher, here are some great local options to consider: Mighty Yoga and Upper Valley Yoga.
 

1. Yoga Flow – More active and dynamic, this class is wonderful for a group who might want to create some warmth and cultivate greater strength and flexibility in their bodies and minds. Flowing between strong and steady postures, paying particular attention to our breath and minds, and making time for sweet relaxation, this class will leave your group feeling more energized, grounded, and focused.
    
2. Gentle Yoga – Great for beginners and long-time practitioners alike!  This class is all about slowing down and treating our bodies, minds, and hearts with kind, caring attention.  Through breath work, gentle seated and standing postures*, and time for deep rest, this class will leave your group feeling more calm, centered, and relaxed.

   *Chair yoga option available for this class.
    

3. Yoga + Mindfulness Mix - A workshop that blends an all-levels yoga practice* with basic meditation practices. The yoga flow will be all-levels, simple, and restorative. The first half of the time will focus on mindful movement through yoga practice. Then the second half will be spent exploring different types of meditation practices, such as awareness of breath. Suitable for all levels of experience.

   *Chair yoga option available for this class.
    

4. Mindful Movement with Qigong - This class brings together Qigong-inspired mindful movement, breath work, and meditation practice to help you unwind, relax, and re-energize.

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Mindfulness 101 (30-90 min options) - In this session, we discuss the basics of developing a mindfulness practice while reviewing some of the latest research on why practicing mindfulness in higher education is becoming increasingly important. Includes brief meditations and interactive mindfulness exercises.
 

Mindful Self-Compassion (45-90 min options)  - We often find ourselves offering compassion and care for others when they are in distress, yet struggle to befriend and support ourselves when we need it most. In this workshop, you will learn what self-compassion is, the ways in which this evidence-based practice can improve your well-being and mental health, as well as how you can start incorporating it in your life right away.. In addition, there will be time for reflection, connecting with others and a guided self-compassion meditation to experience it for yourself!
 

Leading a Mindfulness Moment: Power of the Pause* (60 min) - Learn an evidence-based, easy-to-learn, and quick way (the STOP practice) to offer a moment of pausing to use before, during, or at the end of your classes, meetings, projects or events to create an environment that fosters greater focus, increased learning retention, and enhanced mental wellbeing. Meditation script, recording of the STOP practice, and teaching guide will be provided. 

4-Week Intro to Mindfulness Course* - a 4-week course that will teach you the skills of mindfulness and meditation. You will be introduced to the practice of mindfulness and learn several skills, including meditation, for managing stress and enriching your life.

*Limited facilitators available for this workshop. We'll do our best to accommodate these requests.

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