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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…