Mindfulness Sessions, Drop-Ins, and Classes

Looking for ways to stay calm under pressure, quiet racing thoughts for better sleep, or sharpen your focus (and maybe even boost your test scores)? This 3-hour, evidence-based stress management class is designed with you in mind. You'll learn simple, practical techniques to regulate your stress response through breathwork, and explore a variety of meditation practices to find what resonates best with you.

Dinner will be included. Register here.

The class is led by certified MIEA instructors
—a mix of physicians and seasoned meditators
—who bring both clinical expertise and real-world experience.

Please contact maruszaksandra@gmail.com with any questions.

Co-sponsored with the Tucker Center & Wellness at Dartmouth

This group meets every Monday morning from 8-8:45 am in Rollins Chapel.

Each week, after introductions, we will sit for 20 minutes of guided meditation followed by discussion. Feel free to leave at 8:30 after the meditation or stay for the discussion.  Open to students, staff, faculty and community members. No experience needed.

Questions?  Contact Nancy Vogele, College Chaplain, at nancy.a.vogele@dartmouth.edu or 603-646-3772.

RSVP in Dartmouth Groups below:

• June 30
• July 7
• July 14
• July 21
• July 28
• August 4
• August 11
• August 18
• August 25

Sponsored by the Tucker Center

The Wednesday Mindfulness Practice Group meets virtually on Zoom every Wednesday from 8:00–9:00 AM. Each session includes a 30-minute guided meditation*, followed by an optional discussion of a relevant book chapter or topics related to meditation practice. You're welcome to join just for the meditation or stay for the full session. All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to participate!

To have the weekly readings sent to you prior to each session, please email Adam.J.Knowlton-Young@dartmouth.edu to be added to the mailing list.

*Note - Weekly meditations are lightly guided, with extended periods of silence to support deeper practice. While this format is best suited for those with some prior meditation experience, all are welcome to participate in a way that feels comfortable

Zoom Link  

• Meeting ID: 985 2337 8229
• Password: 484948

Basics: During this 4-week class you will be introduced to the practice of mindfulness and learn several skills, including meditation, for managing stress and enriching your life.

Next Sessions:

Intro to Mindfulness - Class OPEN to ALL (ZOOM)

MONDAYS in JULY

• Mondays, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
• July 7, 14, 21, 28
• Location: Zoom
• Facilitators: Stefanie Marques Jordao & Erin McMahon
• RSVP Link

Intro to Mindfulness for Faculty & Staff (ZOOM)

TUESDAYS lunchtime

• Tuesdays, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
• July 29, August 5, 12, 19
• Location: Zoom
• Facilitators: James Graham & Adam Knowlton-Young
• RSVP Link

Intro to Mindfulness is an introductory class that will teach you the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. We've found that folks get a lot more out of this 4-week course if they stick with it from beginning to end, therefore attendance at all sessions is required. Please double-check your calendar and then sign up below! NOTE: You will be given FREE access to the app and to the course ebook. Reading the book is optional, but it can be a great addition.

Koru 2.0: This 4-week course is for students who have already completed Mindfulness for Emerging Adults. Koru 2.0 builds on the skills developed in Koru Basic and provides an opportunity for students to further their practice and deepen their skills.

• Next Session: Check back soon!

Questions? Email Laura.Beth.White@dartmouth.edu 

1. Find a comfortable, quiet space. If possible, set aside any devices you will not be using for this class and/or turn off notifications so you can be as present as possible. 

2. Join Zoom Meeting
   • We invite you to join 5-10 minutes before class to say hello & get settled in.
   • You will have the choice to join with or without video. This is completely up to you. The instructor will mute all students but feel free to unmute if you have a question or to say goodbye at the end of class.
3. Enjoy class! Set aside your worries, preoccupations, and expectations, take a few deep breaths, and allow this time to be one of nurturing and kind awareness. Your presence is welcome here, and you are enough.

If you can't make our live-streamed sessions or simply want more, check-out these other great resources for free guided practices. 

Dartmouth Student Mindfulness Group through the Tucker Center
Live, guided meditations through Zoom throughout the week. Sessions TBD. 

Ten Percent Happier Live 
Dan Harris interviews top meditation teachers and practitioners, there is a brief 10-minute meditation led by the guest and then a question and answer period.

East Coast Mindfulness
Live group meditation using Zoom, every Thursday, 12:10 - 12:50 pm EST.

Insight Meditation Society 
Daily meditation videos via YouTube. 

Tricycle Magazine
Online free live meditations. 

Tara Brach, Pandemic Care Resources
A list of guided meditations and talks to support you during these challenging times.

10 Self-Compassion Practices for COVID-19
Includes links to recordings.

A Steady Heart in the Time of Coronavirus
Videos with Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach

The Tucker Center sponsors a number of mindfulness and meditation practice groups on campus.