Wed 22 February 2017 12:30-13:30
Meeting Room 2, Frenchay SU
Peer led one-hour introduction to mindfulness and how to use it to improve your mental wealth
This short one-hour course gives you the opportunity of an introduction to mindful techniques followed by a visit to UWE's secret garden where you can escape the busy bustle of University life and look at how to practice mindful techniques to improve your mental wealth.
Mindfulness is the mental state of being calmly and consciously aware of what is happening in our body and mind, as well as in our surrounding area. Stemming from ancient Buddhist traditions and practices; increased mindfulness can help us improve our mental clarity, concentration, emotional flexibility, empathy and tolerance whilst also reducing stress and rumination.
Gardening and mindfulness are a perfect match. Due to the challenging nature of university life, we often feel anxious and stressed. It doesn't need to be like this. If you want something that reconnects you to the world around you, which makes you more mindful of the present moment, than look no further than the Community Garden at UWE.
Please ensure you wear suitable clothing (coat, waterproof shoes) for this event as you will be going outside for half of the session.
Feel Good February
This event is part of Feel Good February. Don’t forget you only need one stamp on the Feel Good February loyalty card to be in with the chance of winning a prize! Simply collect your loyalty card from any UWE Info Point or SU office, get a stamp at each activity you attend and then hand your card back in by 5th March!
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 86268 E-mail: wellbeing@uwe.ac.uk