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Meditation and yoga can be powerful tools. These practices offer mental, physical and social benefits, including:

1. Stress reduction: Both meditation and yoga activate the body’s relaxation response, lowering cortisol levels and anxiety.

2. Improved focus: Meditation trains attention, helping students concentrate more effectively.

3. Emotional regulation: Learning to notice thoughts without judgment builds resilience against negative self-talk.

4. Better sleep: Yoga and breathing practices calm the nervous system, promoting faster sleep onset and deeper rest.

5. Boosted energy: Mindful movement and breathwork increase oxygen flow, leaving students more awake and refreshed.

6. Increased self-awareness: Mindfulness fosters reflection, helping students clarify their values and choices.

7. Reduced burnout: Regular practice encourages balance, preventing overcommitment and exhaustion.

8. Community connection: Group yoga or meditation creates a sense of belonging and shared support.

Mindfulness Mondays

15-minute guided mindfulness meditations are offered:

• Every Monday
  12:34 p.m. -and- 5:15 p.m. 
  In the Contemplative Corner, Library, 2nd Floor
  You can also join in on . 

Everyone is welcome — students and employees. No experience is necessary.

SMÂÛ̳ Yoga Club Schedule

Updated on October 13

Everyone is welcome — students and employees. No experience is necessary. Please bring a mat if you have one; a limited number of mats will also be available to share.

• Wednesday, October 22
  Mindful Dance + Yoga @ SMÂÛ̳ Dance Studio, 48th Street 
  4:00 p.m.
  Co-hosted with the SMÂÛ̳ Dance Club
• Tuesday, October 28 
  Commune with Nature SMÂÛ̳ Walk @ Smith-Curtis Steps
  4:30 p.m.
  Co-hosted with the Wesleyan Communication Association
• Tuesday, November 10 
  Hot Yoga @ Lotus
  9:00 p.m.
  Registration required. (, )
• Thursday, November 20
  Gratitude Yoga @ Library, 3rd Floor
  4:30 p.m.
• Monday, December 1
  Hot Yoga @ Lotus
  8:30 p.m.
  Registration required. (, )
• Wednesday, December 10
  Study-a-thon Yoga @ Library, 3rd Floor
  6:00 p.m.
• Monday, December 15
  Finals Week Yoga @ Library, 3rd Floor
  4:30 p.m.