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: 5th November 2025
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 …
Discover a new path into contemplative awareness through the creation, appreciation, and enjoyment of artistic expression during this interactive online class series. Over four sessions meeting twice a week, we will use the mindful exploration of our daily lives as the inspiration of our own creative artwork through photography, drawing, and watercolor painting. Each session …
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 …