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Meditation and yoga can be powerful tools. These practices offer mental, physical and social benefits, including:

  1. Stress reduction: Both meditation and yoga activate the body’s relaxation response, lowering cortisol levels and anxiety.

  2. Improved focus: Meditation trains attention, helping students concentrate more effectively.

  3. Emotional regulation: Learning to notice thoughts without judgment builds resilience against negative self-talk.

  4. Better sleep: Yoga and breathing practices calm the nervous system, promoting faster sleep onset and deeper rest.

  5. Boosted energy: Mindful movement and breathwork increase oxygen flow, leaving students more awake and refreshed.

  6. Increased self-awareness: Mindfulness fosters reflection, helping students clarify their values and choices.

  7. Reduced burnout: Regular practice encourages balance, preventing overcommitment and exhaustion.

  8. Community connection: Group yoga or meditation creates a sense of belonging and shared support.

Mindfulness Mondays

15-minute guided mindfulness meditations are offered:

  • Every Monday
    12:34 p.m. -and- 5:15 p.m. 
    In the Contemplative Corner, Library, 2nd Floor
    You can also join in on . 

Everyone is welcome — students and employees. No experience is necessary.

¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Yoga Club Schedule

Updated on October 13

Everyone is welcome — students and employees. No experience is necessary. Please bring a mat if you have one; a limited number of mats will also be available to share.

  • Wednesday, October 22
    Mindful Dance + Yoga @ ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Dance Studio, 48th Street 
    4:00 p.m.
    Co-hosted with the ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ Dance Club
  • Tuesday, October 28 
    Commune with Nature Campus Walk @ Smith-Curtis Steps
    4:30 p.m.
    Co-hosted with the Wesleyan Communication Association
  • Tuesday, November 10 
    Hot Yoga @ Lotus
    9:00 p.m.
    Registration required. (, )
  • Thursday, November 20
    Gratitude Yoga @ Library, 3rd Floor
    4:30 p.m.
  • Monday, December 1
    Hot Yoga @ Lotus
    8:30 p.m.
    Registration required. (, )
  • Wednesday, December 10
    Study-a-thon Yoga @ Library, 3rd Floor
    6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, December 15
    Finals Week Yoga @ Library, 3rd Floor
    4:30 p.m.