Join us every Monday for a journey into mindfulness! Each week, we’ll explore different practices such as meditation, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation. Science shows that mindfulness can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, enhance your mood, and boost focus.
No prior experience needed — beginners are warmly welcomed! As a special gift, participants will receive an essential oil roller to carry their mindful practice with them.
We’ll meet outside of Zot N’ Go a few minutes before 4:00pm and then we’ll embark as a group to the actual meditation spot after 4:00pm. Meditations will be held outside (weather permitting) so dress appropriately and comfortably. We’ll provide mats to sit on, but feel free to bring your own!
Wednesday Wellness Walks are a bi-weekly walking excursion to local points of interest near UCI. We’ll visit various parks and nature preserves that are right here in our backyard, all while incorporating mindfulness and ecological education! The walks are open to all students, faculty, and staff.
We’ll meet outside of the Zot N’ Go and then embark as a group once everyone has arrived. Please be mindful of the weather and wear appropriate outdoor clothing, sunscreen, and footwear that is suitable for walking on non-paved paths.
- October 9 (Week 2): Aldrich Park
- October 23 (Week 4): Mason Park
- November 6 (Week 6): UCI Marsh
- November 20 (Week 8): San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve
- December 4 (Week 10): UCI Ecological Preserve
More info: https://studentwellness.uci.edu/services/wednesday-wellness-walks
Discover the power of self-reflection at our Journal to Wellness workshop! In our warm and interactive environment, students can gather to unwind, contemplate, and foster a sense of well-being through the process of writing and journaling. Each week we’ll have a different journal prompt to start a journey of personal growth and reflection.
We provide FREE journals for new attendees, but you’re welcome to bring your own journal and supplies.
Probiotic, and other so called gut healthy sodas, have become a popular item recently. Are these sodas actually beneficial or is it all hype? Explore this and other recent trends in the beverage industry to discover how to hydrate and nourish your body for optimal wellbeing.
Quick Bites is a brief, virtual lunch and learn series on Zoom with our RDN, Jody Margolis, who will cover various nutrition hot topics. You’ll have the opportunity to ask the expert and expand your nutritional knowledge.
Zoom Link: https://uci-hipaa.zoom.us/j/93733180202?pwd=WQhbCfo7GCYz8f2bDApNj4Esjr258Q.1
Learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, what actions to take, and how to administer Narcan nasal spray to save a life.
Participants will receive one free box of Narcan (which includes two individual doses)!
Must register by emailing our Alcohol & Other Drugs Programs Manager Cassie Finazzo at cfinazzo@uci.edu. The Narcan 101 Training is only available for students.
