Programs & Events Calendar

View Guest Speaker Presentations Online
Online video from some of our lectures, workshops and presentations are  available for viewing online.  Click the link above.

Stress Busters: Free Meditation Instruction
Refresh and recharge yourself with an informal hour of meditation and light stretching. Our experienced instructors will guide you through exercises that will leave you feeling physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually rejuvenated. Afterward, you will enter a state of calm, mindful awareness with greater resilience. No prior experience or special clothes necessary. Students, Staff and Faculty are welcome.

Meditation Tuesdays  will be held weekly throughout the summer  from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Tuesday Stress Busters is held at Grace University Lutheran Church (the corner of Harvard and Delaware Streets). 

Student Mindfulness Club
The club is not meeting through the summer.  They will host public meditation sessions being fall semester.  Go to their website at www.tc.umn.edu/~mindful for more details.

Upcoming Events, Workshops, Conferences, Lectures

September 8, 2008.  Working on Purpose Workshop
Answering the essential question, “What makes me want to get out of bed in the morning?” becomes even more vital to staying alive as we age and retire. Working On Purpose is designed for people who want to explore alternatives to the conventional notion of retiring from work. Our one-day workshop, facilitated by Mary Jo Kreitzer, will provide clarity around life direction, knowledge and tools to help make conscious life choices as well as the motivation and confidence to help you move forward.

Note:  The next workshop is being held November 10th at the University of Minnesota.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Fall Sessions
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is about taking control of our lives, being aware of influences that affect our well-being and health, and finding peace-of-mind and balance in an oftentimes chaotic world. MBSR will teach you to consciously and methodically deal with stress, pain, illness, and the demanding challenges of everyday life.  The course meets once per week for eight weeks, with one daylong Saturday or Sunday class.  Call 612-626-2395 or email somer012@umn.edu to register or to learn more.

At the University of Minnesota

• Thursday Mornings, Sept. 18 to Nov. 6
• Tuesday Evenings, Sept. 16 to Nov. 4
       All-Day Retreat - Oct. 25

In collaboration with our Community Partners

• Monday Evenings, Sept. 8 to Oct 27, The Marsh, Minnetonka
       All-Day Retreat - Oct. 28
• Wednesday Evenings, Sept 24 to Nov. 12, Fairview Lakes, Chisago City
       All-Day Retreat - Nov. 1
• Sunday Evenings, Sept 28 to Nov 23, Woodwinds, Woodbury
       All-Day Retreat - November 9
• Monday Evenings, Sept 29 to Nov 17, Mayo Clinics, Rochester
       All-Day Retreat - November 8

November 10, 2008.  Working on Purpose Workshop
Answering the essential question, “What makes me want to get out of bed in the morning?” becomes even more vital to staying alive as we age and retire. Working On Purpose is designed for people who want to explore alternatives to the conventional notion of retiring from work. Our one-day workshop, facilitated by Richard Leider, will provide clarity around life direction, knowledge and tools to help make conscious life choices as well as the motivation and confidence to help you move forward.

Other University of Minnesota Resources

Check out the stress management classes offered by Boynton Health Services.

The University of Minnesota's Wellness Program has a multi-step, multi-year initiative designed to connect you with the latest online tools and resources you need to improve your health and live better longer.

The Wellness Works Magazine.  The University of Minnesota Department of Recreational Sports has a number of programs to increase personal wellness, including a Magazine issued each semester.

Check back soon.  The Center is planning a number of exciting events.