Reflection Rooms on Campus
Here is a link to find reflection rooms available to students, staff, and faculty on campus: https://trotter.umich.edu/article/reflection-rooms-campus
About Mindfulness@Umich
Take a moment to pause and “catch your breath” amid your busy and hectic schedule.
Who can attend?
Mindfulness@Umich is a program that is available to all University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff. The sessions are 30 minutes long, flexible, and free.
Mindfulness@Umich Leaders
- Dmitry Berenson, Associate Professor of Robotics. Email dmitryb@umich.edu to get access to his mindfulness sessions.
Here’s what students have to say about the sessions
“This weekly meditation brings so much peace to my life and I wish I could attend more frequently! It has helped me slow down when so much at this university is competitive and fast paced. It’s taught me about self-love and caring for your own body in a way that maximizes your potential.”
“For me, even a half hour away from some type of screen was really helpful. My main motivation to come to the sessions was to work on my test anxiety and stress related to grades. I think I made some progress with this and I hope to keep attending.”
“My life would not be the same if I hadn’t gone to these meditation sessions. I would probably still be depressed and constantly overwhelmed if I weren’t taught how to meditate by a great teacher.”
“The sessions are wonderful and provide a nice relaxing and comfortable environment, without adding the stress of attending every session or attending on time. The sessions leave me rejuvenated and wanting to come back!”
“These sessions are a wonderful resource for students at the University, and I feel so lucky to have access to them. These sessions have really helped me.”
“I have been so grateful for the mindfulness sessions on campus. My day is often so busy, that having the ability to access a quiet space–with guided meditation–feels like a constant gift on campus. The sessions always help me return to my day in a better frame of mind, and help me be more kind to myself. Even when I can’t make it (which unfortunately is often), the weekly reminder emails often contain small words of wisdom or advice that help me take a moment to calm down.”
“I’m so grateful I began attending Denise’s mindfulness sessions. Learning about meditation and contemplative practice has transformed my life in the most beautiful ways. Martha Travers’ courses have also been life-changing. I am finally finding happiness in the present moment, and I feel more willpower to be present in my life than ever.”