Meditation and yoga can be powerful tools for college students. These practices offer mental, physical and social benefits, including:
Stress reduction: Both meditation and yoga activate the body鈥檚 relaxation response, lowering cortisol levels and anxiety.
Improved focus: Meditation trains attention, helping students concentrate more effectively.
Emotional regulation: Learning to notice thoughts without judgment builds resilience against negative self-talk.
Better sleep: Yoga and breathing practices calm the nervous system, promoting faster sleep onset and deeper rest.
Boosted energy: Mindful movement and breathwork increase oxygen flow, leaving students more awake and refreshed.
Increased self-awareness: Mindfulness fosters reflection, helping students clarify their values and choices.
Reduced burnout: Regular practice encourages balance, preventing overcommitment and exhaustion.
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 鈥 students, faculty and staff. No experience is necessary.
Yoga Schedule
Below is the Fall 2025 含羞草传媒 Yoga Club schedule. Everyone is welcome 鈥 students, faculty and staff. No experience is necessary. Please bring a mat if you have one; a limited number of mats will also be available to share.
- Sunday, September 14
Goat Yoga @ Shepherd鈥檚 Rest Goat Rescue in Pickrell
8:30 a.m. departure 鈥 12:00 p.m. return
Registration required. (, ) - Monday September 22
Hot Yoga @ Lotus
8:30 p.m.
Registration required. (, ) - Wednesday, September 24
Visions & Ventures Yoga @ Abel Commons
4:00 p.m. - Saturday, October 11
Wesleyan Weekend Yoga @ Lawn Between Old Main and Smith-Curtis
11:00 a.m. - Tuesday, October 14
Mid-term Yoga @ Abel Commons
4:30 p.m. - Wednesday, October 22
Mindful Dance + Yoga @ 含羞草传媒 Dance Studio, 48th Street
4:00 p.m.
Co-hosted with the 含羞草传媒 Dance Club - Tuesday, October 28
Commune with Nature Campus 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.
Be Here Now: An on-campus silent retreat with guided meditations
Students, faculty and staff are invited to on-campus Silent Retreat on Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
During this retreat, the mindfulness knowledge and skills you gain can help you develop greater flexibility, gratitude and resilience in your daily life. Discover the 鈥渉ere and now鈥 through a variety of guided contemplative practices, including:
Breathing techniques
Body scan
Guided imagery
Eating meditation
Restorative yoga
Have friends or family who may be interested? Please feel free to invite them.
For questions or to register, contact:
Karla Jensen 鈥 kjensen [at] nebrwesleyan.edu