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 Students
Fall Semester 2026
Mondays: 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
September 21st – October 12th
Virtual on Zoom
Instructor: Laura Arena
Register for the Monday sessions here
Tuesdays: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
September 22nd – October 13th
In-person at HUHS
Instructor: Sydney McCartin
Register for the Tuesday sessions here
Wednesdays: 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
September 23rd – October 14th
In-Person at HUHS
Instructor: Tara Cousineau
Register for the Wednesday sessions here
Thursdays: 12:00 - 1:15pm
September 24th - October 15th
Virtual on Zoom
Instructor: Matt Hersh
Register for the Thursday sessions here
Meditation Offerings
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.
