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 Practicing the spirit of generosity and mindfulness during this unusual holiday season.

The Healing Journey Begins – Post Election Mindful Reflections and Tips

Dealing with challenging emotions and stress associated with our current reality – the pandemic, divisive politics, issues of social/racial injustice, etc.

 

Mindful Self-Leadership – “Leadership” broadly defined. Newsletter to help promote the October Carlson event.

man doing yoga in class with other adults

The University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing and the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities are teaming up on a study to help these adults enhance their health and wellbeing so they can live their best lives. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the study focuses on developing and testing a new educational program called Mindful Movement which aims to help adults ages 50 and up overcome barriers to exercise, and gain the skills and motivation to improve their wellbeing.

Students preparing food in a restaurant kitchen

Eight students from the University of Minnesota training to be doctors, nurses and counselors raced around the classroom, donning aprons instead of lab coats. Their assignment: Prepare a delicious, healthful meal to treat patients’ specific health problems.