APP-700: Mindfulness, Meditation&Health

Mindfulness and meditation practices encompass a wide variety of tools and techniques that can help support balance, resilience, and wellness in people`s lives. This experiential course teaches core mindfulness and meditation knowledge and skills, along with specific applications that support health and wellbeing. Through discussion posts, peer practice, self-assessments, and self-reflections of their own personal practice, students gain an appreciation for the traditional wisdom and the contemporary neuroscience of these practices. Students apply evidence-informed tools and techniques for themselves and in support of others, considering diversity and cultural identities. Prerequisites: APP-606 or IHED-610 or ISCI-630a. Note: Students need to complete one course from this prerequisites set before registering for APP-700. [3 credits]