Our minds are considered to be our most valuable asset, but when incessant thinking, daydreaming, or random thoughts distract us, our own mind can become a barrier to deep peace. Research has shown meditation to be effective for stress reduction, emotional self-regulation, improved quality of life, sleep, and behavior change, among other physical and psychological …
Events: 29th October 2025
YogaX at Stanford Psychiatry invites you to join us for our 40-minute Wisdom Wednesday practice. This therapeutic class is designed to provide you with a tranquil respite in your day. It is a time to pause, ground, center yourself, and tap into the inner wisdom that guides us all in making nurturing choices that help …
Allocating time to foster wellness can be challenging. Yet research shows that even brief mindfulness practices can help alleviate cumulative effects of stress, maintain overall wellbeing, and prevent burnout. The Faculty Staff Help Center offers four weekly, 30-minute meetings (10/15, 10/22, 10/29 and 11/5) to learn and practice simple yet effective tools for grounding oneself …
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 really want. If you’ve always wanted to start a journaling practice, are struggling to stay …