Mindfulness
Mindfulness is about paying attention to your present-moment experience without judgment. Meditation is a powerful practice for cultivating mindfulness. Instead of trying to stop thoughts or feelings, mindfulness helps us become aware of them and let them go, refocusing on the present moment without labeling experiences as good or bad.
Mindfulness meditation doesn't change life. Life remains as fragile and unpredictable as ever. Meditation changes the heart's capacity to accept life as it is." - Sylvia Boorstein
Center for Mindfulness Programs
In our free four-session mindfulness courses for ISU faculty, staff, students, and retirees, you'll learn and practice evidence-based techniques from the Koru program. These can help improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance focus and academic performance, and promote better eating habits, ultimately contributing to greater well-being and happiness. Registration is required.
Intro to Mindfulness Part I (4 weeks)
Dates: February 4, 11, 18, and 25
Time: Noon – 1:15 pm
Location: McCormick Hall 186
Intro to Mindfulness Part II (4 weeks)
Dates: Tuesdays: April 1, 8, 15, and 22
Time: Noon – 1:15 pm
Location: McCormick Hall 186
If you have problems registering for the classes or if you have questions, please contact Jim Almeda.
The Center for Mindfulness provides free resources including video tutorials and guided meditations.
Learn more about the Center of Mindfulness program
Learn more about the science behind mindfulness meditation
Explore the free eight-week online MBSR training course, modeled after the program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Drop-in Meditation Sessions
Spring 2025
All Illinois State University students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us on any of these dates. Even if you have never practiced meditation before, we would love to have you in our sessions. No registration is required. For questions or more information, please contact Jim Almeda at jralmed@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-2053.
All Drop-In Meditations will be held via Zoom from 12-12:30pm
Dates and Times
Thursday, January 30
Thursday, February 27
Thursday, March 27
Thursday, April 24
Thursday, May 8