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Day of Mindfulness

Stop. Breathe. Focus.

The University of Central Arkansas is hosting the Annual Days of Mindfulness on the UCA campus on Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24.   Sponsored by Student Success and Campus Recreation and Wellness, the annual Day of Mindfulness highlights programs and activities that integrate mindfulness practices into daily life to help you control stress and improve your academic performance.  Join us!

 

Schedule

Tuesday, Apr 23

Yoga  HPER Large Studio 9-10a
Art Therapy (Coloring) Tutoring 9 AM – 9 PM – Come relax with some art therapy in Tutoring Services, Library 223
Art Therapy (Coloring and Puzzles) in SSVRC 9 AM – 6 PM – Come relax with some art therapy in the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center
UCA Nature Trail – Self-guided trail exploration of the Jewel Moore Nature Reserve; entrance is located behind the HPER (South side)
  • Clear your mind with a walk through the UCA Nature Reserve

UCA Labyrinth – Instructions for labyrinth work will be available at the labyrinth on the West side of State Hall (between State and the UCA PD)

Labyrinth walking is a great way to set an intention and find your focus

Pet Therapy –  Dogs on Campus

  • Tuesday, April 23rd — 8 am – 11 am –  Student Success and Veterans Resource Center – Brodi
  • Tuesday, April 23rd – noon – 2 pm – Doyne Health Sciences building – Ollie

Wellness and Prevention PickleBall Open Class 1-3p

  • Learn about the dimensions of wellness and learn a healthy coping alternative. Have a social and physical outlet for stress. Free fun, snacks, and pickleball set to the 1st 50 participants. Drop in class, but RSVP on Cub Connect to get your paddle set.

Schedule –  Wednesday, Apr 24

Art Therapy (Coloring) in Tutoring 9 AM – 9 PM

  • Come relax with some art therapy in Tutoring Services, Library 223

Art Therapy (Coloring and Puzzles) in Student Success and Veterans Resouce Center 9 AM – 6 PM

  • Come relax with some art therapy in the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center

UCA Nature Trail – Self-guided trail exploration of the Jewel Moore Nature Reserve; entrance is located behind the HPER (South side)

  • Clear your mind with a walk through the UCA Nature Reserve

UCA Labyrinth – Instructions for labyrinth work will be available at the labyrinth on the West side of State Hall (between State and the UCA PD)

  • Labyrinth walking is a great way to set an intention and find your focus

Pet Therapy –  Dogs on Campus

  • Wednesday, April 24th — 9 am – noon –  Brodi – Student Success and Veterans Resource Center
  • Wednesday, April 24th – 11 am – 1 pm – Doyne Health Sciences building – Ollie

Sensory Rest Experience: HPER Medium Studio

Relax quietly or nap while overlooking the nature reserve/

Mindful Play experience:  Pepsi Center 8-10p

Take a study break and reset with some movement at this party with a purpose, FUN!

Please visit these links for information on more mindfulness opportunities on the UCA campus:

HPER Yoga Class Schedules:  https://uca.edu/campusrecreation/group-exercise/

Counseling Services:  https://uca.edu/counseling/services/

If you have any questions, please contact Student Success at 501-852-2117.

Sites of InterestMore information about what mindfulness is and how you can incorporate it into your daily life can be found online.  Several sites to visit include:

Defining Mindfulness

A study on college success and mindfulness

How Mindfulness Can Defeat Racial Bias

College Students Guide to Mindfulness