Mind-Body Programs
Got stress? Research shows that regular participation in activities emphasizing the connection between the mind and body, such as yoga, tai chi, Pilates, meditation and mindfulness training, may prevent the negative effects of stress, including insomnia and headaches, and may improve certain health conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and chronic pain. Such activities can also improve one's overall health and enhance resilience during times of stress.
The Mind-Body Team at UHS applies a holistic approach, one that emphasizes the connection between mind and body, to treating and preventing physical illnesses and psychological disorders. Team members provide mind/body interventions such as meditation, relaxation, cognitive therapy and mindfulness to address psychological and physical concerns.
In addition to the programs and services provided by the UHS Mind-Body Team, numerous mind-body programs are offered on campus through Campus Recreation, the Office of Religious Life and other student groups. Other mindfulness training events occur throughout the year. Please return to this website for updates and course descriptions.
MINDFULNESS TRAINING GROUPS
Mindfulness for Health and Healing
Free for all undergraduate and graduate students dealing with illness or chronic pain and associated feelings of stress and frustration. Students will learn Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a self-care approach for stress, pain, and illness. Date and time to be determined. Pre-registration required. For more information and registration, call 258-6660 or Email: sgandhi@princeton.edu
Mindfulness Training for Graduate Students
Free for all graduate students. Date and time to be determined. Pre-registration required. For more information and registration, Email: boudette@princeton.edu
MEDITATION ON CAMPUS
Peace Meditation Lunch
Free for all students, faculty, and staff. Thursdays at Noon: Murray-Dodge Hall Room 22.
Learn simple methods for reducing stress. Healthy food will be provided. No pre-registration necessary.
Mindfulness Meditation at Lunch for Graduate Students
The practice of Mindfulness involves focusing your mind on the present. To be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judging yourself. Are you looking for a way to feel calmer and more present? Consider joining us for one or more of these events. Each session is drop-in. No previous meditation experience is necessary. And you can attend as many or as few sessions as you would like. Facilitated by Shefalika Gandhi, LCSW, University Health Services. For information and registration, email Sgandhi@princeton.edu. Click here to see the description and schedule of these events.
Stress Reduction Downloads
Free audio and video downloads designed to lower levels of stress, ease muscle tension, calm your mind, and direct your focus. You can easily use these to start your day, or as a respite between tasks or activities. These downloads are not intended to replace treatment or therapy, but rather as one of several stress management tools in your life.
Murray-Dodge Student Meditation Group
Open to all students. Multiple free classes each week. Murray-Dodge Hall, Interfaith Room, 3rd Floor. Contact Cristina Stanojevich, email: cstanoje@Princeton.edu
LINKS AND FORMS
CAMPUS WIDE MIND-BODY PROGRAMMING
Butler Yoga http://www.princeton.edu/~byoga/
Student Yoga Club
Contact: Elizabeth Cooper email: yogaclub@princeton.edu
Dillon Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation: http://www.princeton.edu/campusrec/