Mindfulness

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Our Mindfulness Programme 2024

Tune up your mind for successful study and student life. QMUL offers Mindfulness training to students, and staff, who want to thrive, rather than just survive, at university.

The evidence of the benefits of Mindfulness is growing all the time. You can watch a short video explaining mindfulness HERE >>

St Benet’s offers this free programme each Spring and Autumn semester. Register your interest to receive information on courses, events and how to reserve a place.

“This course lead by Bob was extremely valuable in instilling knowledge and skills needed for a good meditation practice. We were able to come as we are and learn to accept ourselves in the practice meeting ourselves with an nonjudgmental lens. I was able to grow my practice and will continue to use the skills learned to cope with the stress of school life” (LS-2023)

Available all year

Originally created for the 4 week Stress Less Study with Mindfulness course, these resources are now freely available to all staff and students.

Guided meditations to support study and revision
Guided meditations for pre-exam stress
Tools to manage anxiety during exams
A beginners guide to using audio practices
5 essential Mindfulness practices
5 short podcasts on Mindfulness and study

To gain immediate access go to SLS Home and request your password.

These pages are in BETA/Review mode. Links to a feedback form are on the SLS pages

30 Minutes guided mindfulness practice and optional Q&A
Every Monday ONLINE over Zoom at 12:30 – 13:00
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For all students and staff

Once you have learned one of the basic practices, in a taster or course, you can top-up your experience by dropping into a free Practice Session.

Practice sessions include a guided mindfulness practice followed by an optional Q&A about mindfulness meditation and practice.

“I really appreciate the Monday … sessions. I always feel like a new person afterwards. Seems like my ability to focus has improved as well” GH

I enjoyed “The ability to take time out of the constant anxious whirl of thoughts and to just ‘be’. The fact that Bob gave permission to wander and bring ourselves back, so no guilt for not performing correctly”

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Spring and Autumn Semesters

FREE – No Booking required or commitment
12:30 – 13:15 (45 mins)
Attend in person at St Benet’s
For ALL students and staff
For beginners and experienced meditators
Secular Mindfulness

A valuable opportunity to reconnect and re-calibrate your body and mind.

Each session includes instruction in a Mindfulness Practice and information on how it can support you in study or work.

Bob has many years experience as a meditator and teacher. If you have questions about Mindfulness or would like to discuss your own practice (after the session) Bob will be happy to chat.

Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.

Why not BYO lunch before or after the session to eat in the lounge – free tea and coffee available.

For beginners and anyone wishing to refresh their practice.
16:00-17:30 – 90 min sessions
Attend in person at St Benet’s Chaplaincy
For all QMUL staff and students
DATES 2024 (CHANGED from previous)
- Wed Feb 28
- Wed Mar 6
- Wed Mar 13
- Wed Mar 20

This course is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge and skills. Each week includes two guided mindfulness/meditation practices and an explanation of how they relate to the science of mindfulness.

At the end of the course you will be able to practice mindfulness confidently on your own.

The supporting web pages will include audio tracks for download and links to reading and video material.

“I feel empowered thanks to having a range of mindfulness practices which I can weave into my everyday life”

10-20 Minute guided mindfulness practice
In-Person, Online or Hybrid
For QMUL staff, leaders and managers
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Adding a dose of Mindfulness to your online business meetings can really aid attention and participation. With so many things on our minds fully engaging with new activities can be very challenging.

This year we are making available, to QMUL staff, short (10-20 min) mindfulness sessions to add on to your existing meetings and events.

“Thanks for a great session yesterday which students both enjoyed and found useful. IFY students have a particularly hectic timetable and are constantly being bombarded with information, so it was great to give them an introduction to mindfulness”

Will Hutton – QMUL

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