Koru Mindfulness
Developed right here at Duke, Koru Mindfulness is an evidence-based program specifically designed for teaching mindfulness and meditation as way to manage stress and reduce anxiety.
You will learn specific skills that help calm and focus your mind, including breathing exercises, guided imagery, body scan, and more! Over 1,000 Duke undergraduate and graduate students have been trained through Koru, so you're in good company.
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Upcoming Classes
KORU BASIC
| Date | Day of the week | Location (Click for Map) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 27 - Oct. 18 | Wednesday | Student Wellness Center |
| Oct. 25 - Nov. 15* | Wednesday | Student Wellness Center |
KORU 2.0
Prerequisite: Koru Basic
| Date | Day of the week | Location (Click for Map) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 24 - Nov. 14* | Tuesday | Student Wellness Center |
Class Information
KORU BASIC
An introduction to mindfulness and meditation. Taught as a weekly, 75-minute class over four weeks by a trained Duke Koru Instructor.
KORU 2.0
An advanced class for students who have competed Koru Basic and are eager for more mindfulness. This course consists of a weekly, 75-minute classes taught over four weeks by a trained Duke Koru Instructor.
KORU RETREAT
A half-day mindfulness retreat for students wanting to try an immersive, mindfulness experience.
Learn More About the Benefits of Koru Mindfulness
- Visit the Koru Mindfulness Website
- Research: "Randomized Controlled Trial of Koru: A Mindfulness Program for College Students and Other Emerging Adults"
- Course textbook: "The Mindful Twenty Something. Life Skills to Handle Stress . . . and Everything Else", by Holly B. Rogers, MD.
Request a Koru Class
We are available to facilitate discussions and present interactive workshops on a variety of wellness topics and can adapt any workshop to meet the needs of your group.