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Mindfulness & Meditation
Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity, and acceptance – it is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all of the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past.
Mindfulness is best strengthened by a regular meditation practice. This practice invites us to slow down, breathe, and observe our inner experience. Practicing mindfulness can give you the tools you need to stay in the present, remain focused, and reduce distracting stressors and negative thoughts.
We invite you to sample a variety of our mindfulness and meditation offerings that can help you explore and develop a regular practice.
MINDFULNESS SESSIONS FOR SPRING 2025 (STUDENTS ONLY)
Introduction to Mindfulness (formerly Koru)
The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (formerly Koru) Introduction to Mindfulness is a four-week introduction to the practice of Mindfulness. Mindfulness is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all of the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past.
You will learn several tools, including meditation, breathing exercises, guided imagery, the body scan, and more. Each practice is designed to deepen self-reflection, help you manage stress, and enrich your life. Attendance at all four weeks is required.
Open to Harvard students only
Spring semester Introduction to Mindfulness class registration is open!
Introduction to Mindfulness [in-person]
Mondays: 4:15pm – 5:30pm
April 14 – May 5
Arts Wing, 2nd floor Smith Campus Center
Sarah Mrugala
Register for in-person Intro to Mindfulness (Mondays) here
Introduction to Mindfulness [in-person]
Tuesdays: 4:30pm – 5:45pm
April 1 – April 22
Serenity Room (Grays Hall Basement, Harvard Yard)
Andrea Heller
Register for in-person Intro to Mindfulness (Tuesdays at 4:30pm) here
MEDITATION OFFERINGS
Recorded Meditations
Guided Meditation Line
Pause 4-calm
(617) 384-2256
This Harvard telephone line provides three- and four-minute guided meditations for you to access anytime, anywhere.
Quiet Places at Harvard
The nearest meditation space to the Center for Wellness is the Smith Campus Prayer and Meditation Space, which is located in room 728 of the Smith Center. When you exit the elevator onto the 7th floor, turn right down the hallway. The room can be found towards the end of the hallway on the left.
Guided Meditations
We are currently offering guided meditations through Zoom.
Join us for a guided meditation through Zoom.
Mondays
12:15pm – 12:45pm ET
Join meditation
Password: meditate
There are also resources and programming for students listed below.