UW offers yoga and meditation through a variety of programs. Student Life Recreation offers classes for students, faculty and staff interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation. Visit their website for the most up to date list of classes.
BEGINNING MINDFULNESS (Mindfulness 101)
An 8 week practice and discussion oriented group that helps people calm and soothe their nervous systems, looking at different aspects of mindfulness, and sharing thoughts about the practice. We look at groundedness, loving kindness, self compassion, gratitude, and dealing with difficult emotions.
Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: Beginning of each quarter
Duration: Eight weeks
Who: All students
Facilitator: Treg Isaacson, LMHC
To register: Call 206-543-1240 to learn more
ONGOING NOON MINDFULNESS
Hour long sessions at noon Wednesdays and Thursdays, where experienced mindfulness practitioners gather to practice mindfulness together, currently over zoom. Silent settling practice lasts about 20 minutes and is followed by a guided meditation, and sharing of observations.
Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: Beginning of each quarter
Duration: Eight weeks
Who: Students who have completed Beginning MindfulnessM group or are experienced mindfulness practitioners.
Facilitator: Treg Isaacson, LMHC
To register: Call 206-543-1240 to learn more
Registration: *Please fill out this short interest form (required & confidential) to apply; spots are limited and only open to students. Registration info will be sent via email.*
This class supports students in regaining empowerment and cultivating inner resilience and a sense of wholeness. Through movement and sharing, you will work toward a sense of comfort within your body as you non-verbally process thoughts, feelings, and sensations that show up.
This class is for anyone navigating the effects of:
UW Recreation offers yoga and meditation classes, workshops and special events designed to support body, mind and heart. Get ready to experience more moments of reflection, clarity, empowerment and connection in your daily life.
Check out these short Guided Practices to support you in movement, breath and beginning meditation techniques.
What is meditation?
A practice that strengthens mental attentiveness and facilitates the ability to step back, take inventory of the present moment, and make more skillful and empowered decisions for the sake of a more centered, peaceful and enriched life. Meditation supports the cultivation of openness, curiosity and acceptance. Learn More.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a human capacity that is available to everyone through micro-practices that can:
What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation?
Mindfulness is often associated with meditation, but the skill of being present and allowing yourself to become absorbed in an activity can happen in many other areas of your life. The key technique is always the same, if you find that your mind has drifted into the past or future and you are dwelling there (it is normal for the mind to drift so short moments of past and future thinking is usual), bring yourself back to the present moment:
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