SKY RSO Presents Online 'Meditation Retreat' for U of A Faculty, Staff and Students

In collaboration with the SKY club at the University of California, San Francisco, SKY@UofA RSO is delighted to announce the online SKY Happiness Retreat offered for faculty, staff and students of U of A from Feb 18-20. 

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 is limited for 100 percent scholarship!

There are limited spots available for the SKY Happiness Retreat. Availability is first come, first served, and requires attendance of all three sessions. To attend the retreat, please submit the 100 percent scholarship form at  https://tinyurl.com/Form100SKY.

Cost: 100 percent scholarship is available for U of A faculty, staff and students.

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

Friday, Feb. 18 — 7-10 p.m. CT

Saturday, Feb. 19 — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT

Sunday, Feb. 20 — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT

Questions? Please contact swason@uark.edu or text 479-430-4024.

 

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