Mindfulness

Mindfulness means paying attention to your present-moment experience, non-judgmentally. Meditation is a powerful way to practice mindfulness. When we practice mindfulness or meditation, we aren’t trying to stop our thoughts or feelings, but we are learning to be aware of them, and then let them go as we come back to what we are doing in that moment, again and again, and not thinking about it 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

Programs Resources

The Center for Mindfulness free resources including video tutorials and guided meditations.

Center for Mindfulness Programs

In our classes, you will learn to practice various mindfulness and meditation techniques that can help to improve your sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, improve your focus on tasks at work or academically, lead to better eating behaviors, and contribute to a greater sense of well-being and happiness. Each class is four sessions. The course is free, but registration is required.

Basic Mindfulness Summer Class (4 weeks)

Date & Time:
TBD

Location:
TBD

Basic Mindfulness Spring Classes (4 weeks)

Class #1
Date and Time:
Tuesdays: February 13, 20, 27, and March 5
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: 186 McCormick Hall

Class #2
Date and Time:
Wednesdays: February 14, 21, 28, and March 6
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location: 186 McCormick Hall

Mindfulness 2.0 Spring Class (4 weeks)

Class #1
Date and Time:
Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 16, and 23
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: 186 McCormick Hall

Class #2
Date and Time:
Wednesdays: April 3, 10, 17, and 24
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Location: 186 McCormick Hall

If you have problems registering for the classes or if you have questions, please contact Jim Almeda

Learn more about the Center of Mindfulness program

Learn about the science behind mindfulness meditation

Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

A 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 2024

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

Jan. 29, Mon. at 11:00am
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Feb. 13, Tue. At 2:00pm
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Feb. 28, Wed. at 9:00am
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Mar. 11, Mon. at 10:00am
CANCELLED

Mar. 29, Fri. at Noon
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April 12, Fri. at 11:00am
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April 24, Wed. at 11:00am
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May 7, Tue. At Noon
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