UF Mindfulness

Our vision is co-create mindful campus culture. The project goal is to emerge mindfulness in UF campus culture.

The UF Mindfulness program is a self-funded, interdisciplinary partnership between different faculty, staff and students from various colleges at the University of Florida (UF). A short attention span, learning stress and anxiety, attachment to Googling and enticing apps rather than being present to the moment are by-products of our busy and fast-paced time. Mindfulness practices allow enhancing the very things UF is about – enjoy learning, increase learning outcomes and well-being, and open student-student and student-teacher interactions. This means deep integration of mindfulness practices, such as meditation, breathing techniques, and body-based practices in the learning process and life on-campus. The objectives are to (i) infuse mindfulness practices in existing courses and curricula, (ii) offer a new cross-disciplinary ‘mindfulness in STEM’ suite of short courses, and (iii) use the new UF meditation room to practice mindfulness, find space to unlock creativity, spin-off collaborative interdisciplinary research projects, and find new meaning in a complexifying world. Silos of mindfulness that exist on-campus will be integrated into the ‘Mindful Gator Program’ consisting of new interdisciplinary mindfulness trainings. The paradox of our modern time is that mindfulness is inherently simple and human and available anytime and anyplace; yet many of us have forgotten about it. This project aims to reconnect us to ancient truths, breath-by-breath taming the anxious mind.

11/14/2025

Part of our 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series. This session will be facilitated by Angie Winn.

The fall season reminds us that letting go is a natural process of life. Yet oftentimes we are holding onto things underneath the surface that we don't even realize are there, causing a misalignment in our intentions/values and our actions. In this session, we will ground ourselves through a brief body practice, quiet our mind through meditative silence, and open our hearts to allow what we may be gripping to come to the surface. As a practice of self-love, we will go through a letting go process so that we can be who we are designed to be.

The 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series is offered online through Zoom this semester at no cost to the UF community and beyond. The sessions are offered by volunteers with kind hearts of the UF Mindfulness faculty team. With this group we aim to build a community of students, faculty, and staff members who share an interest to practice and learn about mindfulness.

Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30pm online via Zoom (12 sessions)
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1617650308619?
You only need to register once to gain access to all the sessions.

11/07/2025

Part of our 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series. This session will be facilitated by Nina Stoyan-Rosenzweig.

This session will explore nature as a healing modality, particularly the way in which nature is shown to promote the experience of “awe states.” These states are responses to great, sometimes even terrible, beauty that induce altered brain chemistry leading people to be less self-focused and more prosocial. Awe states can promote humility, generosity, and a greater sense of interconnectedness. By embracing moments that generate awe, we can feel a greater sense of connectedness and compassion.

The 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series is offered online through Zoom this semester at no cost to the UF community and beyond. The sessions are offered by volunteers with kind hearts of the UF Mindfulness faculty team. With this group we aim to build a community of students, faculty, and staff members who share an interest to practice and learn about mindfulness.

Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30pm online via Zoom (12 sessions)

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1617650308619
You only need to register once to gain access to all the sessions.

11/04/2025

The free Introduction to Meditation class with Ayya Marajina on November 4th at 6 pm has moved to
ONLINE ONLY at: meet.google.com/abd-vdbz-ute

10/31/2025

Part of our 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series. This session will be facilitated by Carol Lewis.

In this session, we’ll explore how stress impacts our bodies and minds. We’ll discuss the concept of keeping our seats as a response to the challenges of this moment. We’ll engage in small practices to settle and soothe the nervous system, touching into calm mind and calm body. Practice ideas will be shared.

The 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series is offered online through Zoom this semester at no cost to the UF community and beyond. The sessions are offered by volunteers with kind hearts of the UF Mindfulness faculty team. With this group we aim to build a community of students, faculty, and staff members who share an interest to practice and learn about mindfulness.

You only need to register once to gain access to all the sessions.
Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30pm online via Zoom

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1617650308619

10/29/2025

Exploring the depth and breadth of the art of meditation across diverse traditions, approaches, and methods

10/28/2025

Mindfulness helps us feel calm, grounded, and spacious within. From this relaxed space, we can open to compassion and care for ourselves and others.

10/25/2025

The latest issue of the UF Mindfulness Newsletter is here!

Stay up to date on upcoming events, mindfulness resources, and reflections from our community- all designed to help you cultivate presence, compassion, and wellbeing.
Explore what’s new →

10/24/2025

Part of our 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series, this session will be facilitated by Maria Leite.

This session will combine intuitive drawing with mindful meditation. We will begin with a guided meditation focused on awareness of the breath and being present in the moment. This will be followed by an intuitive drawing exercise as an expressive art form to further cultivate love and compassion. We will be drawing mandalas, so please bring paper and your preferred drawing utensils.

The 360° of Mindfulness Practice Series is offered online through Zoom this semester at no cost to the UF community and beyond. The sessions are offered by volunteers with kind hearts. With this group we aim to build a community of students, faculty, and staff members who share an interest to practice and learn about mindfulness.

There will be a 1-hour session every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM via Zoom from Sept 8 - Dec 1. Upon registration, you will receive an email each Monday with details and a link to join.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1617650308619

10/24/2025

Imagine a world filled with compassion and joy- your heart softly echoing, “I am happy. I feel well.” Yet life can also be difficult and demanding. How can we nurture self-compassion, extend compassion to others, and cultivate greater happiness and flourishing?

10/23/2025

Join us for a guided nature walk on the UF campus to cultivate awe, compassion and well-being.

Thursday, October 30 · 5:45 - 6:45pm EDT
Location: Field & Fork Farm and Gardens,
1062 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL 32603

We will gather in front of the brick building to start our walk together. We will stroll around the UF Field & Fork Farm & Garden and Lake Alice, explore the area, find wildlife, and use approaches from shinrin yoku, forest bathing, to feed the senses and promote feelings of awe, compassion, and well-being. This session will end as the sun sets, providing a perfect opportunity to stay to watch the bats at the UF Bat Houses after the session. This offering is free and weather-dependent. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the brick building to the west of the UF Bat Houses.

Facilitator and Guide: Nina Stoyan-Rosenzweig

10/21/2025

A gentle reminder of our event happening this Saturday.
The Harn Museum of Art and the UF Mindfulness team have collaborated to a program in person at the museum. This series of guided meditations is inspired by art in the Harn collections. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge. Forty-five minutes of guided meditation is followed by an art spotlight tour.

Facilitator: Sabine Grunwald, PhD, Director of UF Mindfulness

Image: Korean Artist, "Seated Bodhisattva," Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century, Museum Purchase, Gift of Michael and Donna Singer

10/20/2025

Interested in meditation and intercultural connection? A research team from the University of Northern Colorado is looking for student participants. Scan flyer to learn more.

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