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Creating a culture of mindfulness\r\nfor a campus community ever better.<\/h3>","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"3","cards":[{"card_title":"

Mindfulness and Meditation<\/h5>","card_text":"Build calm, focus, and presence through courses, retreats, and drop-in sessions, whether you're just beginning or deepening your practice.\r\n

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Mindful Movement<\/h5>","card_text":"Recharge with yoga and group fitness classes designed to support your mind and body.<\/span>\r\n

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Bring Mindfulness to Your Community<\/h5>","card_text":"We offer presentations, workshops, and customized programs for students, faculty, staff, departments, and campus organizations to promote well-being, compassion, and resilience.<\/span>\r\n

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Mindfulness is being<\/h2>","description":"","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-large","columns":"3","cards":[{"card_title":"","card_text":"

\"Present\"Present<\/h5>\r\n

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\"\"Patient<\/h5>\r\n

Approaching whatever arises with acceptance and non-judgment.<\/p>","card_background_color":"#f4f4f4","card_hover_color":"transparent","card_link":"","card_hover_arrow":"","card_image":"","card_image_size":"image_full","card_image_placement":"image_above","card_image_hover_state":"","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"interstitial","anchor_id":"","classes":"","layout":"layout_inline","lead-in":"","title":"

We are creating a more mindful University<\/h5>","content":"Understand why our project was created, the resources we offer, and the progress we have made so far.","call_to_action":{"title":"Learn more","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/mindful\/about\/","target":""},"bg_color":"#ffc70a"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"

Creating a Mindful Campus Culture<\/span><\/b><\/h2>","content":"Grounded in evidence-based practices, our mindfulness programs are designed to promote mental well-beingand create a supportive environment for growth\u00a0and well-being for students, staff, and faculty at URochester.\r\n\r\nResearch underscores the transformative impact of mindfulness programs with supervised practice.\u00a0According to the American Council on Education in 2023<\/strong><\/a>, mindfulness programs have the most consistent positive evidence on student mental health.\u00a0These programs have been shown to enhance social-emotional skills, boost self-perceptions, reduce emotional distress and mental health symptoms, and improve sleep quality. You can visit our Mindfulness 101 page<\/a> to see more research on mindfulness.\r\n\r\nBy integrating mindfulness practices into campus life, the Mindful University Project creates opportunities for students to cultivate awareness, balance, and a sense of purpose. These skills not only enhance individual flourishing but also contribute to a more compassionate and connected community.\r\n\r\nThrough workshops, guided practice sessions, and specialized training programs, we aim to equip students, staff, and faculty with tools to navigate challenges, embrace personal growth, and build a foundation for lifelong well-being. Join us in creating a mindful campus where every URochester community member has the opportunity to be more present, feel well, connected, and supported.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-large"},{"acf_fc_layout":"media_text","anchor":"","css_class":"","leadin":"","title":"

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