“Learning how to meditate and be more mindful was one of the best things I’ve done as a student here. I’ve struggled with anxiety for many years and became really overwhelmed by everything by my sophomore year. My grades started to fall as I slept less and tried to take on more and more. I’m so thankful for the skills I learned in this class. It’s not only made me a better student but it’s also made me a happier person!”
Mindfulness Class Offerings
Calming U
Unleash the potential of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion in this empowering 4-week course tailored to University of Rochester students. By blending guided meditation practices, introspective exercises, and meaningful discussions, participants will foster heightened self-awareness, emotional resilience, and thoughtful responses to obstacles. Embracing a calmer, more focused, and growth-oriented mindset, individuals will be equipped with invaluable tools to conquer academic and work challenges and flourish both personally and professionally.
30-Minute Drop-in Mindfulness Sessions
Coming in Spring 2026, our new 30-minute Drop-In Sessions are designed to support those who have completed Calming U, the Mindful Professor Training Program, participated in our other mindfulness programs and are looking to support their continual mindfulness practice. These sessions offer a chance to deepen your mindfulness journey through brief guided practices, opportunities to try on new techniques, and moments to come together in community. Drop in whenever you need a reset, explore what resonates, and stay connected with a supportive, like-minded group.
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Join us this Spring for an array of mindfulness courses. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with our offerings once they are finalized!
Trauma-Informed Statement
The team of University of Rochester Mindful University Project teachers are committed to the expectation that all individuals in our courses who seek our services should be met with a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. Our teachers are knowledgeable about the impact of trauma, recognize how trauma can manifest in the body and mind, incorporate trauma-informed mindfulness practices into their teaching, and actively seek to prevent re-traumatization.
However, we acknowledge that mindfulness practices are not a cure-all to emotional distress and/or trauma. Those who are living with trauma and engage in mindfulness practices, particularly sustained attention to their internal experience, may experience heightened emotions of traumatic stress and/or potential re-traumatization. If at any point you notice signs of distress or are triggered, our teachers are available to meet with you privately to help better support you in your mindfulness practice and connect you to any on-campus therapeutic resources you may need.
In addition to your instructor, I strongly encourage you to contact the many other support services on campus that stand ready to assist you.
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Here’s what people are saying about their experience learning to meditate.
“As a graduate student, most of my time is spent in the lab. As I focused more and more on my research, I struggled with a mind that never stopped racing. Because of this class, I am better able to manage my day-to-day stresses. My thoughts may still be bouncing all over the place at times, but I’m not as stressed out about it anymore.”