Mindful STATE Day

The new academic year can mean new stressors for many.  

Set yourself up for a sustainable semester with Mindful STATE Day, an opportunity to develop or strengthen your mindfulness practices around some of MSU’s beloved landmarks. 

Thoughtfully designed for busy schedules, this event offers virtual and in-person activities, reducing your barriers to participate. Whether you drop-in during a midday break, access a webinar from your desk, or participate in a full movement session, you can invest in your well-being for the new academic year. 

Participants can join any of the following activities:  

• Community Meditation Gathering | 8:30 to 9 a.m. | Beaumont Tower
  • Start the day in community with other Spartans in this group meditation experience at the base of the iconic Beaumont Tower.
• Meditation Station | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | People’s Park
  • Drop in for grounding exercises, meditation, and mindful movement. Leave with resources to support your well-being.
• Move in the Garden | 12 to 1 p.m. | Beal Botanical Garden
  • Need a midday recharge?  This free outdoor movement program combines stretching, strengthening, flow and relaxation movement to support overall mobility.  Meet the instructor by the pond.  In the event of bad weather, this session will be moved into the Main Library, Beal Instruction Room, 3^rd floor West.  Register for Movement in the Garden through Learning Stream.
• Brief Mindfulness Practices | 1 to 2 p.m. | Zoom
  • Learn practices to help you improve your focused attention, mindful breathing, and body awareness. Session will also provide tips to cultivate your own mindfulness practice.  Facilitated by MSU Extension Health Educator, Nicole Persing-Wethington.  Register for the Brief Mindfulness Practices webinar through Learning Stream.
• Meditation Station | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Beal Botanical Garden
  • Drop in for grounding exercises, meditation, and mindful movement. Leave with resources to support your well-being.
• Loving Kindness Concert | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Beaumont Tower
  • Gather with fellow Spartans to unwind and connect with your inner health and well-being. While resting in this peaceful setting, you will be treated to beautiful music from University Carillonist Jon Lehrer and experience a healing sound bath offered by Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown.  Finally, we will guide you to offer loving kindness meditation to yourself, fellow Spartans, and humans experiencing suffering around the world.  Bring something comfortable to sit on if desired. 

This event is led by Spartan Resilience and Mindful STATE. Learn more about these programs at the Spartan Resilience webpage.