Mindfulness & Meditation

More than two decades of research have shown that meditation and mindfulness can have powerful positive effects — including reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, boosting focus and concentration, enhancing emotional intelligence and resilience, decreasing depression and rumination (constant worrying), strengthening memory, and improving communication and relationship skills.

Dartmouth offers a variety of mindfulness and meditation opportunities. 

Headspace

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All staff, faculty and students receive premium access to the science-backed Headspace app for mindfulness and meditation, at no cost.

Watch this video to learn more about Headspace.

New!  Now you can encourage your family to feel happier and healthier by adding them to your family plan -- add up to 5 loved ones, at no cost, with your membership through Dartmouth!

Go to the Headspace website and follow the instructions below to enroll.

  1. Create a Headspace account using your netid@dartmouth.edu email address (your entire email needs to be lowercase).
    • If you currently have a Headspace account, login with your current credentials through the above link and verify eligibility with your netid@dartmouth.edu email.
  2. Check your Dartmouth email; you will need to verify your email address to finish the enrollment process.
  3. Download the Headspace app in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device.
  4. Open the app and log in using your Headspace login details.

 

Hereʼs how to give access to loved ones:

  1. After enrolling in Headspace, navigate to the Manage Accounts page on a web browser
  2. Invite up to 5 loved ones by inputting their email address
  3. Click 'Save' to ensure the invitations are sent. You'll see an 'Invite sent' next to each person once they receive an email from Headspace.

Please note: you must be an active employee, who is paid by the College, in order to access the free subscription of Headspace.

Have Questions?  View the list of frequently asked questions to learn more about enrollment, eligibility, subscriptions (including if you already have a Headspace subscription), troubleshooting, and more. 

Learn More & Get Started! 

 

Headspace offers monthly live meditations and other virtual workshops throughout the year. See upcoming events. 

Mindfulness Groups

Monday Morning Meditation Group: Mondays, 8 - 8:45 AM, Rollins Chapel

  • Each week, after introductions, we sit for 25 minutes of guided meditation followed by discussion. Feel free to leave at 8:30 after the meditation or stay for the 15 minute discussion. Sponsored by The Tucker Center, Wellness at Dartmouth, and the Student Wellness Center. Open to staff, faculty, students, and community members; no experience necessary. No registration required, just join in when you can!

 

Wednesday Mindfulness Practice Group: Wednesdays, 12:05 - 12:45 PM, Zoom

  • Each weekly session includes a 20–25 minute guided sit followed by a brief discussion about our experiences in meditation and mindfulness practice. An optional reading will be offered each week to help guide or enrich the conversation, though completing it is not required. All levels of experience are welcome; please join when you can!
  • Register to receive the Zoom link.

 

The Student Wellness Center also offers additional in-person and virtual mindfulness sessions, many of which faculty and staff can attend. 

Guided Meditation Recordings

Access two relaxation recordings - a guided relaxation at the beach and a progressive muscle relaxation. 

Faculty and staff may also access guided video recordings and guided audio recordings through the Student Wellness Center. 

Emotional Well-being Resources

Learn more about additional programs and resources available to help navigate life's challenges including the Faculty/Employee Assistance Program, virtual behavioral health options, webinars, and more.

Prayer & Meditation Rooms

The Tucker Center offers prayer and meditation rooms, as well as other sacred spaces on campus. 

 

 

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