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Perimenopause and Menopause

October 01, 2024

Menopause is more than hot flashes. Hormonal change is at the root of dozens of symptoms experienced during midlife, including poor sleep, mood changes, weight gain, and brain fog, to name a few. Besides uncomfortable symptoms, these hormonal changes may...
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Weekly Integrated Holistic Yoga Classes for members of the Stanford Community

October 02, 2024

These weekly classes are taught by YogaX alums who are well-versed in teaching Integrated Holistic Yoga, which is a practice of accessibility and belonging, intentionality, and beneficence that honors the whole person and offers a wide variety of yoga practices.  Meets...
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Aging Wisely – Long Term Care Goals and Strategies

October 03, 2024

This class is co-sponsored by the Stanford WorkLife Office.Caring for ourselves and those we love as we age can bring about many questions about what to expect and hope for as time unfolds.In this free webinar, we will provide guidance...
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Guided Meditation Thursdays

October 03, 2024

Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times.  All sessions are led by Andy...
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Create Your Own Home Workout – Focus on Cardio Training

October 04, 2024

The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of exercise cannot be understated. No matter who you are or where you are in your life, cardiovascular fitness is an important component of overall physical health. Some of the big wins from doing...
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Communicating with Empathy and Awareness

October 04, 2024

Empathetic communication has a transformative power that can alter the course of our personal and professional lives. Join us for a virtual class series where we will explore how you can improve communication and relationships with your families, friends, and...
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Cardinal Free Pizza Pop-Up Hosted by the Well HOuse

October 04, 2024

Free pizza and ENABS. Open to everyone. 8 PM - 11 PM: First come, first serve. 562 Mayfield Ave This is a substance-Free Event. ...
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YogaX IAYT-Q 300-Hour Program: Integrated Holistic Yoga Therapeutics in Healthcare (Rolling Admission)

October 07, 2024

Specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to integrate therapeutic yoga practices and principles into their healthcare practice This advanced therapeutic yoga program is the first of its kind in the nation accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists under...
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Chronic Pain Explained

October 07, 2024

With an estimated 50 million people in the US dealing with chronic pain, you or someone you know may be struggling right now.If you like straightforward explanations, illustrated teachings, and detailed case studies, then you’ll enjoy this webinar on how...
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Fall Book Club Discussion

October 08, 2024

Co-sponsored by the Stanford Faculty Staff Help CenterYou are invited to join us for a virtual book club to discuss thoughts raised by the book Briefly Perfectly Human, by Alua Arthur. Arthur’s book is a compelling read, with stories that...
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Preserving the Fall Apple Harvest

October 08, 2024

Apples are among the quintessential flavors of fall! Join us for this hands-on workshop on campus at the O'Donohue Stanford Educational Farm where we will explore ways to capture, enhance, and preserve the harvest.We'll do a mini-tasting to hone our...
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34th Annual Jonathan J. King Lecture

October 08, 2024

We are delighted to announce our upcoming free 34th Annual Jonathan J. King Lecture. This event will occur on Tuesday, October 8th, at 5:30 PM PDT. It will feature the topic, "The AI Touch: Harnessing AI to Enrich Patient Care," by Yaa Kumah-Crystal,...
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Liver Disease in Asian Americans

October 08, 2024

Presented by The Center for Asian Health Research and Education in partnership with Stanford Health Library Chronic liver disease and liver cancer are surging in the United States, but no group is more affected than Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)....
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Unlocking the Secrets of a Happy Gut

October 09, 2024

A balanced gut is crucial for our mental, physical, and emotional health. However, poor eating habits, chronic dieting, and our stressful lifestyles can leave our gut unbalanced and unwell.In this webinar, you’ll learn how you can support your gut and...
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Boost Your Health with Fiber – In-person Cooking Class

October 09, 2024

Co-sponsored by Stanford Residential and Dining EnterprisesEating a diet rich in fiber is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. Fiber prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of heart disease, helps control blood sugar levels, supports a healthy...
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Weekly Integrated Holistic Yoga Classes for members of the Stanford Community

October 09, 2024

These weekly classes are taught by YogaX alums who are well-versed in teaching Integrated Holistic Yoga, which is a practice of accessibility and belonging, intentionality, and beneficence that honors the whole person and offers a wide variety of yoga practices.  Meets...
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Back to School Food Planning for Busy Parents

October 10, 2024

Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed by meal planning? Do you struggle with picky eaters? Is everyone in your family tired of the same old meals? Whether you're looking for new tips to up your game or just struggling to...
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Savor the Flavors of Fall

October 10, 2024

Add seasonal fall foods into flavorful meals that are balanced and carb friendly. This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes...
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Guided Meditation Thursdays

October 10, 2024

Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times.  All sessions are led by Andy...
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Mind-Clearing Meditations for Peace and Well-Being

October 11, 2024

Sometimes a shift in perception is all you need to regain your sense of well-being. In this five-session online class series, you will experience the transformative power of meditation and discover how to access a sanctuary of inner calm and...
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Farm Games Track & Field Competition

October 12, 2024

Get ready to show off your athletic skills at the Farm Games Track & Field competition! Join us for a day packed with fun events like the 100m dash, 4x100m relay, long jump, and javelin throw. Whether you’re joining your...
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YogaX 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Advanced Applications of Yoga in Healthcare and Allied Healthcare Settings (Rolling Admission)

October 14, 2024

Specifically designed for individuals who want to teach therapeutic yoga in healthcare settings The YogaX RYT300 YTT program is rooted in a comprehensive curriculum that delves traditional and modern yoga philosophy, ancient yoga psychologies, contemporary psychological research, evidence-based practices, neuroscience, and...
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Money Management Skills to Take Charge of Your Finances

October 14, 2024

For many Americans, money is a significant source of stress. But while you as an individual may not have much control over economic factors like inflation, there are basic steps you can take to improve your money management skills and...
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Relaxing Into Sleep

October 14, 2024

Discover how the simple practice of mindfulness can help transform your lifestyle habits in order to set the stage for a peaceful night's sleep. In this three-session online class, we will review core aspects of wellness – sound sleep, stress...
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace

October 15, 2024

Co-Sponsored by the Stanford CIO Council Neurodiversity in IT ProgramNeurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and others....
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A3C & WCC Present: Healing Asian American Trauma w/ Dr. Helen Hsu

October 15, 2024

Join the Asian American Activities Center (A3C) and Women's Community Center (WCC) with psychologist and author Dr. Helen Hsu for dialogue, dumplings, and community conversation about culturally responsive healing.   Time: Tuesday, October 15, 4-5:30PM Location: A3C Couchroom (2nd Floor, Old Union Clubhouse RSVP BY: Friday, October 11, 2024...
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YogaX IAYT-Q 300-Hour Program: Integrated Holistic Yoga Therapeutics in Healthcare (Rolling Admission)

October 16, 2024

Specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to integrate therapeutic yoga practices and principles into their healthcare practice This advanced therapeutic yoga program is the first of its kind in the nation accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists under...
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Aging Wisely – How Legal Documents Secure Quality of Life Goals

October 16, 2024

This class is co-sponsored by the Stanford WorkLife Office.Legal documentation can offer peace of mind for caregivers, but how do you know what you need to complete to meet your care goals?In this free webinar, we will demystify these legal...
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Group Coaching: Healthy Boundary Setting

October 16, 2024

Healthy boundary setting is crucial for our emotional, mental, social, and physical well-being. Yet so many of us have challenges setting boundaries because we worry about how they will be received and how we will be perceived. Join this small...
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Weekly Integrated Holistic Yoga Classes for members of the Stanford Community

October 16, 2024

These weekly classes are taught by YogaX alums who are well-versed in teaching Integrated Holistic Yoga, which is a practice of accessibility and belonging, intentionality, and beneficence that honors the whole person and offers a wide variety of yoga practices.  Meets...
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Good Mood Family Dinners

October 17, 2024

Start the school year off right with a healthy, stress-free dinner that brings the whole family together.In this virtual cooking class, we’ll prepare a family meal with healthy recipes that are easy to make using simple ingredients and tasty enough...
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Guided Meditation Thursdays

October 17, 2024

Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times.  All sessions are led by Andy...
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YogaX Therapeutic Yoga for Mental Health 60-Hour Certificate Program (Rolling Admission)

October 18, 2024

Specifically designed for advanced yoga teachers and healthcare professionals who want to support their clientele with tailored yoga interventions that support emotional and mental wellbeing, resilience, and thriving. The program is delivered in two 30-hour modules, which allows for rolling admissions...
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Back to Basics – Nutrition Made Easy

October 21, 2024

Every day the news and social media are buzzing with complex and often conflicting messages about nutrition. How can you sort out the key elements of healthy eating among all the mixed messages? What are the evidence-based “whys” behind nutrition...
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The Link Between Lifestyle and Cellular Aging

October 22, 2024

Everyone wants to feel healthy and vibrant. This is true no matter what decade of life you are in. The good news is that you can take steps now to improve the way you age at a cellular...
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Political Stress and Relationships: Being True to Yourself Without Breaking Bonds

October 22, 2024

Political polarization can have destructive effects on families, work relationships, and friendships. Join Bill Doherty, Ph.D., as he describes the Braver Angels approach toward navigating political differences with people in your personal and professional life. Braver Angels, a nationwide nonprofit organization, is...
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Preserving for Mocktails

October 22, 2024

Looking for ways to liven up your non-alcoholic drinks? Excited to craft a signature mocktail with ingredients you made yourself?Join us for this hands-on mocktail workshop on campus at the O'Donohue Stanford Educational Farm where we'll discuss principles of drink-making...
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CBD 2024: Introduction to Stanford’s 11th Annual Contemplation by Design Summit with Tia Rich, PhD

October 23, 2024

The 2024 Contemplation by Design Summit offers 46 free sessions presenting the evidenced-based process of enhancing health and well-being for all through contemplative movement and stillness practices. Join us to deepen your reservoir of skills that revitalize you and the people...
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Happy Gut, Happy Life

October 23, 2024

Are digestive issues interfering with your life? If so, you may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects your intestines. Signs and symptoms of IBS can include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.In...
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Journaling for Emotional Processing

October 23, 2024

Writing down your thoughts and feelings has been found to reduce stress, improve mood, and even improve immune function. Journaling regularly can help us to understand and manage our emotions and then to choose actions that align with what we...
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CBD 2024: Adaawx: Sacred Stories and Healing with Patricia June Vickers, PhD

October 23, 2024

Tsm'syen peoples have sacred stories (adaawx) that teach foundational principles of living a good life. This talk is a window, a small portal into the spiritual teachings of respect for everyday life.  Ancestral teachings help to go beyond making sense...
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Weekly Integrated Holistic Yoga Classes for members of the Stanford Community

October 23, 2024

These weekly classes are taught by YogaX alums who are well-versed in teaching Integrated Holistic Yoga, which is a practice of accessibility and belonging, intentionality, and beneficence that honors the whole person and offers a wide variety of yoga practices.  Meets...
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Monster Mash Cardio Dance Class

October 23, 2024

  Bust a move and break a sweat with a spooktacular workout set to your favorite Halloween hits! Open to all Stanford affiliates – no Cardinal Pass is required! ...
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CBD 2024: iPause Guided practice #1, Contemplative Movement and Stillness for Health and Well-being for All with Tia Rich, PhD

October 24, 2024

Enjoy firsthand the health and well-being benefits of contemplative movement and stillness practices. Guided instruction will deepen your interoceptive, proprioceptive, and kinesthetic experiences as well as cultivate compassionate mindful awareness and loving kindness toward yourself and others. Attending to breath,...
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CBD 2024: Transforming Obstacles into Opportunity with Andrew Holecek, DDS

October 24, 2024

Reflecting on impermanence and death is “the supreme contemplation” that led to the Buddha’s awakening and is summarized in his teachings on the Wheel of Life. By transforming ignorance (the first link on the wheel) into wisdom, we transform death...
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Wisteria Halloween Stuff-A-Plush

October 24, 2024

Grab some snacks and make your own Halloween stuff-a-plush! ...
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CBD 2024: Living and Healing from a Center of Unbreakable Wholeness with Richard Miller, PhD

October 24, 2024

The teachings of yoga nidra (practices for embodying unchanging wholeness amidst the ever-changing circumstances of life) reveal that which is already and always Whole and Healthy within us—that never needs fixing, changing, or healing. From this perspective, we are not,...
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Guided Meditation Thursdays

October 24, 2024

Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times.  All sessions are led by Andy...
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Redwood Homecoming Tailgate

October 26, 2024

Join us for a tailgate party at this year's homecoming game: Stanford vs Wake Forest! Stay tuned for more details as we gear up for an exciting event. ...
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CBD 2024: In-person Interactive Workshop, The Power of the Pause with Tia Rich, PhD

October 26, 2024

“The Power of the Pause” Illuminates the Light Within and Promotes Health and Well-being for Individuals, Communities, and the Planet Experience how contemplative practices strengthen our capacity to effectively engage in the complex work of creating health and well-being for...
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CBD 2024: Embodiment and Somatics as Contemplative Practice: Reclaiming our Innate Well-being with Susan Aposhyn

October 26, 2024

Embodiment is a natural, living process of perceiving and responding to our selves and our worlds. All the other creatures on the planet live this way continuously. Thanks to our beautifully creative human prefrontal cortices, we are able to imagine...
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FLiCKS x Rowan Outdoor Movie

October 27, 2024

Save the date for the FLiCKS x Rowan Outdoor Movie! More details coming soon. ...
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CBD 2024: Interactive Workshop, Embodiment and Somatics as Contemplative Practice: Reclaiming our innate well-being together in dialogue with Susan Aposhyn

October 27, 2024

Beginning with a very brief introduction to the contemplative, neuroscientific, physiological, and evolutionary bases for embodiment, ( see course description for Susan’s Lecture:  Embodiment and Somatics as Contemplative Practice: Reclaiming our innate well-being on Oct 26th), we will break down...
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CBD 2024: The Contemplative Clinician: A Buddhist and Psychodynamic Perspective with Pilar Jennings, PhD

October 27, 2024

For more than half a century, there has been a growing and steady interest in bridging scientific and contemplative perspectives in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Carl Jung, Karen Horney, Erich Fromm, and many others began to appreciate the critical need for...
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CBD 2024: iRest Yoga Nidra: Living, Healing and Dying In Wholeness with Richard Miller, PhD

October 27, 2024

iRest Yoga Nidra (practices for embodying unchanging wholeness amidst the ever-changing circumstances of life) is a modern adaptation of an ancient contemplative practice that reveals that which is already Whole and Healthy within us. Research conducted at Walter Reed Army...
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CBD 2024: iPause Guided practice #4, Healing Imagery: Lovingkindness and Compassion in the Relational Sphere with Pilar Jennings, PhD

October 28, 2024

In this guided meditation, we will explore the use of visualization and imagery in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Grounded in mindfulness, this mediation will offer participants an opportunity to explore the archetypal imagery used to evoke the sense of a...
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CBD 2024: Interactive Workshop: Meditations for Dying Before You Die with Andrew Holecek, DDS

October 28, 2024

Openness is the active expression of wisdom. Contraction is the active expression of ignorance, the first link on the Wheel of Life that leads to the last link of death. When ignorance is transformed into wisdom, contraction transforms into openness,...
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CBD 2024: iPause Guided practice #5, Meditation for Opening, Andrew Holececk, DDS

October 29, 2024

This guided meditation session will lead you through several practices that sensitize you to the cognitive, affective, and somatic experience of contraction and expansion – the combustion cycle of the path. The central practice of open awareness will be supported...
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Stanford Cancer Institute Advances in Mass Spectrometry Enabled Drug Discovery

October 29, 2024

The inaugural Stanford Cancer Institute Advances in Mass Spectrometry Enabled Drug Discovery symposium on October 29, 2024 will bring together leading experts in academia and industry to explore current challenges and opportunities and recent achievements across diverse applications in drug...
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3rd Annual Research Symposium

October 29, 2024

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Center for IBD and Celiac Disease Research Symposium This symposium will focus on the translational research and clinical discussions at the forefront of pediatric IBD and celiac disease. Faculty, trainees, postdocs, students, and staff are invited to...
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Boost Your Health with Fiber – Noontime Webinar

October 29, 2024

Co-sponsored by Stanford Residential and Dining EnterprisesEating a diet rich in fiber is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. Fiber prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of heart disease, helps control blood sugar levels, supports a healthy...
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Spooky Spin Class

October 29, 2024

Get ready for a spine-tingling workout that will send chills down your spine! Join us for a hauntingly fun spin class where the lights go low, and the beats go high. As you pedal through a ghostly playlist filled with...
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CBD 2024: Pain, Anxiety, Meditation, and the Brain with Sara Lazar, PhD

October 29, 2024

In this talk, Dr. Lazar will discuss what happens in the brain during meditation, and how that leads to long-lasting changes in the wiring of the brain. She will also discuss how these changes in wiring lead to decreases in...
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CBD 2024: Mindfulness of the Body with Sara Lazar, iPause Guided Practice #6

October 30, 2024

In this session we will use the body as the focus of our meditation. Dr. Lazar will guide participants to bring awareness to each area of the body, noticing and releasing muscle tension, and tuning into subtle sensations that we...
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CBD 2024: Buddhist Wisdom Principles: Deepening Understanding of Self, Health, and Reality with William Van Gordon, PhD

October 30, 2024

Following a wealth of research indicating the benefits of mindfulness- and compassion-based contemplative practices, there is growing interest in the nature and health benefits of Buddhist wisdom principles, which are concerned with transmuting suffering by cultivating insight into the ultimate nature...
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Improve Your Well-Being Through Meaningful Connections at Work

October 30, 2024

Full-time employees spend more than half of their waking hours engaged in the workplace environment, including meetings and communications with co-workers. It’s no surprise that our interactions with co-workers have a significant influence on our mental, emotional, and social well-being.This...
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Spooky Skate Night

October 30, 2024

Grab your skates and get ready to glide! Show off your best spooky and creative costumes to earn some sweet treats. Skaters of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the fun! Youth: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Students: 6:00...
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CBD 2024: The Power of Fierce and Tender Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff, PhD

October 30, 2024

Self-compassion has two main forms - tender and fierce. Tender self-compassion allows us to accept our flawed selves and our imperfect lives with kindness rather than harsh judgment. Fierce self-compassion spurs us to alleviate suffering by standing up to injustice...
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Weekly Integrated Holistic Yoga Classes for members of the Stanford Community

October 30, 2024

These weekly classes are taught by YogaX alums who are well-versed in teaching Integrated Holistic Yoga, which is a practice of accessibility and belonging, intentionality, and beneficence that honors the whole person and offers a wide variety of yoga practices.  Meets...
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SCI Bridging the Gap Health Equity Symposium

October 31, 2024

The Stanford Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Health Equity invites you to join Stanford Cancer Institute members, researchers, and other community members to address cancer diagnosis, treatment, and barriers to care. This impactful event aims to foster connections, enhance our...
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CBD 2024: Compassion and Joy: Practicing the Dharma in Times of Uncertainty with Sharon Salzberg

October 31, 2024

In times of uncertainty and change, we can draw on Buddhist teachings to help us move beyond constricting habitual patterns such as fear, denial, and despair. Awakening our inner capacities for compassion, wisdom, and joy, we learn to transform our...
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Guided Meditation Thursdays

October 31, 2024

Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times.  All sessions are led by Andy...