Would you like to step away from your books and learn some ways to connect with your body and breath and calm your mind?
Join us twice weekly for drop-in mindfulness sessions, where you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice some techniques together with a facilitator and other like-minded students. Develop your skills in mindfulness, and make the practice a regular part of your study schedule.
Mindfulness is the process of non-judgementally observing your thoughts, emotions and sensations as they come and go, with an attitude of curiosity and acceptance. Mindfulness can help us develop our ability to deal with difficult emotions. Practicing before you study can improve your reading comprehension, memory, concentration, stress and anxiety. Post-meditation, your mind is less likely to wander and you’re more likely to stay focused for longer periods of time.
The sessions are open to current University of Sydney students only. You can join any of the drop-in sessions, but please register to view the Zoom meeting details.
Brought to you by the STAR Team and the University Health Service, and proudly sponsored by Allianz Global Assistance.
Please note: these mindfulness sessions were not designed to treat clinically significant distress, such as anxiety or depressive disorders.The sessions were designed to help students reduce stress in everyday life. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, we encourage you to seek professional support. For information on health and wellbeing support, please visit: www.sydney.edu.au/students/health-wellbeing.html
