Free Meditation and Stress Reduction Retreat for Faculty and Staff

After two successful retreats earlier this summer, the SKY registered student organization is delighted to announce the next online SKY Meditation Retreat offered especially for U of A faculty and staff Oct. 25-27. The retreat is part of the SKY Campus Happiness program! This program is being offered complimentary for U of A faculty/staff through the provost's office.

The retreat offers an in-depth experience of effortless meditation, breath work, yoga and more. SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) Meditation uses cyclical, rhythmic patterns of breath to easily bring the mind and body into a state of meditation. Research has shown that SKY may reduce depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress and addictive behaviors. It significantly increases feelings of well-being, optimism and mental focus and improves emotion regulation (research on SKY Meditation and Psychology Today article).

Program Description

  • Learn a powerful evidence-based meditation that allows your mind to be clear and calm.
  • Experience tools to sustain personal wellbeing and happiness.
  • Understand and experience the effortless power of breathing techniques in effectively managing stress, energy, focus and negative emotions.
  • Learn new frameworks for dealing with stressful situations and enhancing communication.

Space Limited!

There are limited spots available for the SKY Meditation Retreat. Availability is first come, first served, and requires attendance at all three sessions. To attend the retreat, please register here:  http://tiny.cc/SKYatUoA

Cost: Complimentary for U of A faculty and staff

Session timings (Zoom link will be provided after registration):

  • Monday, Oct. 25 — 2-5 p.m. CST (fall break)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 26 — 2-5 p.m. CST (fall break)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 27 — 6-9 p.m. CST

Questions? Please contact skyrso@uark.edu or text 402-417-5826.

Apply here: http://tiny.cc/SKYatUoA.

Contacts

Kathryn Ann Sloan, vice provost for faculty affairs
Division of Academic Affairs
479-575-5887, ksloan@uark.edu

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