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Category: News and Notes

New Fee Structure for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Classes

3/2/2021

The Mindfulness Center will implement a new sliding-scale “pay what you can” fee structure beginning with the next Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class which is scheduled to start on April 15. …

Research Update

2/24/2021

Heart Rate Variability Is Enhanced by Mindfulness Practice This study evaluated the effect of a 10-day mindfulness intervention using the Headspace app on heart rate variability (HRV), mindfulness and perceived…

Thinking Mindfully: How Mindfulness Relates to Rumination

1/18/2021

Investigators from Germany conducted studies with two groups (70 students and 149 from the general population) using smartphones to page the participants six times daily.  Each time they were paged,…

New Advanced Mindful Leadership Training Course for UVA Leaders and Managers Coming in February

12/15/2020

The Mindfulness Center, in collaboration with Hoos Well and UVA HR, will be conducting an 8-week Advanced Mindful Leadership Training Course starting on February 15.  Mindful leadership is based on…

Research Update

12/15/2020

Mindfulness-Based Therapy Can Decrease Markers of Inflammation among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mindfulness-based interventions have shown some efficacy in decreasing stress levels and improving quality of life for patients…

The Impact of Preoperative Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Postoperative Outcomes in Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disease

11/12/2020

In this study, investigators from the University of Utah evaluated the impact of a preoperative mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course on patient-related outcomes among individuals undergoing lumbar spine surgery for…

Special Reduced Rate Holiday MBSR Course Offered Online Starting November 30, 2020

10/30/2020

Mindfulness is needed now more than ever as we are learning to adapt to the new normal of living in the time of COVID-19.  In order to help alleviate stress…

Mindful Pause Extended Tuesday

10/29/2020

An Extended Tuesday Mindful Pause Will Be Offered. The Tuesday Mindful Pause Is Now Extended to 30 Minutes. The Mindfulness Center is hosting a virtual Mindful Pause for 15 minutes…

Post-Thanksgiving Silent Retreat

10/29/2020

The Mindfulness Center will be hosting a free Silent Retreat the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28, from 10-2 pm.  This will be a time of silence with guided meditations, eating…

Research Update

10/19/2020

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Improve Psychological Health and Well-Being Much of the burden associated with poor mental health is from symptoms experienced by the general population. These…