Mindfulness
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Mindfulness @ UWL
UWL Counseling & Testing, Wellness & Health Advocacy & Rec Sports have teamed up to provide non-credit Intro to Mindfulness courses to the campus community! UWL Intro to Mindfulness courses use curriculum designed by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA) , formally known as Koru Mindfulness.
Mindfulness is simple, but not easy! Our four week Intro to Mindfulness is an introductory class that will teach you the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. Positive outcomes include:
- Less self judgment
- Manage stress
- Increased self-compassion
- Better sleep
- Increased calm
Quotes from Past Participants
- "I am very grateful I took this class, and I am excited to implement these skills into my everyday life!"
- "I have always struggled with feeling present and felt alone in that and didn’t know if others struggled with it too. I learned others share this feeling in class and it was nice to hear I was the only one. Having these tools to use now is very meaningful to me."
- "Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to teach us something very meaningful and valuable."
- "The part of the class that was most meaningful was doing mindfulness in community with others and having a collective goal"
- "I really loved practicing elements of mindfulness during the class. Listening to [my facilitator] was very relaxing and encouraged me to engage in mindfulness"
Upcoming Non-Credit Courses
| Session | Dates | Times | Location | Registration Deadline | Instructor |
| 1 |
Monday, Sept. 22 Monday, Sept. 29 Monday, Oct. 6 Monday, Oct. 13 |
4:30-5:45pm | 3100 Centennial Hall | Thursday, September 18 | Kristine Adams |
| 2 |
Tuesday, Sept. 30 Tuesday, Oct. 7 Tuesday, Oct. 14 Tuesday, Oct. 21 |
12-1pm | 3115 Student Union | Friday, September 26 | Issy Beach |
| 3 |
Thursday, Oct. 23 Thursday, Oct. 30 Thursday, Nov. 6 Thursday, Nov. 13 |
4:15-5:30pm | 2100 Student Union | Tuesday, October 21 | Jeff Keenan |
Registration
The course is open to UWL students, staff & faculty only. There is no fee to attend, however attendees must register in advance by the deadline.
Expectations
We’ve found that folks get a lot more out of mindfulness if they stick with it from beginning to end, therefore attendance at all course dates is required.
Before the first class and between classes, students are expected to complete assigned readings and log their mindfulness practices in the MIEA App.
Required Reading: Available through Murphy Library
- Ebook: The mindful twenty-something : life skills to handle stress ... and everything else
- Audio Book: The mindful twenty-something : life skills to handle stress ... and everything else
Physical copies of the book are available to loan through the Counseling & Testing Center.
MIEA Mindfulness App: FREE subscription with class registration
Further Education
Looking to take your mindfulness journey to the next level? Consider enrolling in the three credit Intro to Mindfulness course (MIND-110) offered through the Department of Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy. For more information, contact W. Thomas Means, Phd, CTRS.
Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25: 8am-8pm
August 26: 8am-8pm
August 27: 8am-10pm
August 28: 8am-12pm, 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 8am-10pm
August 31: 8am-11pm
September 1: 8am-11pm
Facility Schedule
View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25-29: By appointment only
August 30: 10am-6pm
August 31: 11am-6pm
September 1: 12pm-6pm
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25: 8am-8pm
August 26: 12pm-8pm
August 27: 12pm-10pm
August 28: 8am-12pm, 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 8am-10pm
August 31: 8am-11pm
September 1: 8am-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Gym Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday: 3pm-6pm
Sunday: 5pm-8pm
Bouldering Only
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-27: CLOSED
August 28: 5pm-9pm
August 29: 5pm-9pm
August 30: 3pm-6pm
August 31: 5pm-8pm
September 1: 4pm-9pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm
Friday: 3-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-26: CLOSED
August 27: 6pm-10pm
August 28: 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 12pm-10pm
August 31: 12pm-11pm
September 1: 3pm-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday: 8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday: 8pm-10:30pm
Friday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-3pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-September 1: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Hetzel Fieldhouse Hours
Access to the Hetzel Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).
Regular Open Rec Hours (Academic year hours for Hetzel Fieldhouse will begin on Sunday, September 7)
Sunday: 6pm-10pm
Monday: 6pm-10pm
Adjusted Open Rec Hours
August 18-September 6: CLOSED
Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu