MED130 is back this spring! We are accepting applications for both our 1 unit class and a stand-alone 3 session meditation retreat that happens in week 3. We're almost full on Axess for our 1 unit class, but as before, admission is by a short application and not by order of enrollment or space. Read on for more details!
What is MED130?
MED 130 Yesplus: Meditation Practices for Wellbeing is a 1-unit course that provides students with tools and strategies to develop a sustainable approach to their happiness and wellbeing. Students will learn breathwork and meditation based techniques to decrease stress and increase peace and focus in day to day life. Students will also participate in community building discussions, yoga, and mindfulness processes to learn how wellness can be sustained as a personal practice. Open to all students, including frosh and those new to meditation.
OPTION 1: MED130 (FOR CLASS CREDIT)
MED130 will meet 5 Thursdays throughout the quarter along with a 3 day mini retreat. All retreat dates are mandatory to receive credit.
Class Dates:
April 5 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
April 12 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
RETREAT (see below)
April 26 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
May 3 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
May 10 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
Meditation Retreat Dates:
April 19 (Thu) 7-10pm. Ed Center (Vaden Health Center, second floor)
April 20 (Fri) 7-10pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
April 21 (Sat) 12-3pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
Enrollment limited. Admission by application; please come to the first class (April 5th 6:30 PM Li Ka Shing Room 208) for more details and how to apply.
If you missed the first couple weeks and would still like to attend, please send us an email at yespluscourse (at) gmail (dot) com.
Class Dates:
April 5 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
April 12 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
RETREAT (see below)
April 26 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
May 3 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
May 10 (6:30 - 7:50 pm). Li Ka Shing Room 208.
Meditation Retreat Dates:
April 19 (Thu) 7-10pm. Ed Center (Vaden Health Center, second floor)
April 20 (Fri) 7-10pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
April 21 (Sat) 12-3pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
Enrollment limited. Admission by application; please come to the first class (April 5th 6:30 PM Li Ka Shing Room 208) for more details and how to apply.
If you missed the first couple weeks and would still like to attend, please send us an email at yespluscourse (at) gmail (dot) com.
OPTION 2: MED130 MEDITATION RETREAT (NO CREDIT)
This retreat is open to all Stanford students, regardless of whether they have attended MED 130 Thursday sessions. Those participating in this non-credit retreat will also be joined by MED130 class students. All dates are mandatory. Please fill out a short application here.
Meditation Retreat Dates:
April 19 (Thu) 7-10pm. Ed Center (Vaden Health Center, second floor)
April 20 (Fri) 7-10pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
April 21 (Sat) 12-3pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
Meditation Retreat Dates:
April 19 (Thu) 7-10pm. Ed Center (Vaden Health Center, second floor)
April 20 (Fri) 7-10pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
April 21 (Sat) 12-3pm. Li Ka Shing Room 208.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO OPTIONS?
All students accepted into the quarter long class (Option 1) will automatically be enrolled in the meditation retreat. In the class, we will focus on sustaining techniques throughout the quarter, along with meditation, processes, and evening yoga. You'll also get to engage in discussions with classmates and learn from each other's experiences.
If you cannot commit to Option 1, but still wish to learn about meditation, please apply for Option 2 and join us on retreat! We will be teaching meditation and breathing techniques to all retreat participants from the very basics, so don't worry about being behind. This is still a great option.
If you cannot commit to Option 1, but still wish to learn about meditation, please apply for Option 2 and join us on retreat! We will be teaching meditation and breathing techniques to all retreat participants from the very basics, so don't worry about being behind. This is still a great option.
