Mindfulness
Developed right here at Duke, Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults 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 MIEA, so you're in good company.
Free Guided Meditations
Breathe Awareness
Belly Breathing
Listen to free guided meditations from the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA formerly known as Koru Mindfulness) to help you with your meditation practice. These guided meditations are specifically geared toward college students.
Upcoming Classes
Class Information
MINDFULNESS BASIC
| Date | Day of the week | Location (Click for Map) |
|---|---|---|
| March 25 @ 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Tuesday | Student Wellness Center Room 144 |
| March 26 @ 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. | Wednesday | Student Wellness Center Room 144 |
MINDFULNESS 2.0
Prerequisite: Mindfulness Basic
| Date | Day of the week | Location (Click for Map) |
|---|---|---|
| Check back for upcoming classes |
MINDFULNESS BASIC
An introduction to mindfulness and meditation. Taught as a weekly, 75-minute class over four weeks by a trained Duke Instructor.
MINDFULNESS 2.0
An advanced class for students who have competed Mindfunless Basic and are eager for more mindfulness. This course consists of a weekly, 75-minute classes taught over four weeks by a trained Duke Instructor.
MINDFULNESS RETREAT
A half-day mindfulness retreat for students wanting to try an immersive, mindfulness experience.
Learn More About the Benefits of Mindfulness
- Visit the MIEA 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.
Learn More About the Science Behind Gratitude
- Research is currently exploring how the expression of gratitude can positively impact our mental health.
- Read: "How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain" published by the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley
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.