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

Dartmouth's campus partnerhip with Headspace is ending. If you are a current Headspace user through Dartmouth, your access to Headspace will end on Sept. 10. Sign up for Headspace through Cigna (at no cost-see below) and link your accounts before Sept. 10 so you don't lose your history!

Enrolled in a Cigna medical plan through Dartmouth? You have access to Headspace for Cigna Healthcare, all available at no cost to you! With Headspace, you'll be able to explore hundreds of guided exercises for sleep, focus, stress, and movement. Whether you're looking to manage stress in the moment or build healthier habits over time, Headspace for Cigna Healthcare is here to support your mental well-being, whenever you need it. 

You must first be registered for mycigna.com. 

Register for Headspace with Cigna (if you have an existing Headspace account):

  • Navigate to the Headspace app
  • Log into your existing account and click on the Profile tab
  • Select the Settings cog
  • Navigate to "Account & Subscription" and select "Link your social accounts"
  • Select the SSO option
  • Search for 'Cigna Healthcare' under Organization and then connect via myCigna SSO (you must already be registered for myCigna)
  • If you have an existing paid membership purchased directly through headspace.com or via Apple or Google Play, you will need to manually cancel your subscription.

 

Register for Headspace with Cigna (if you don't have an existing Headspace account):

  • 1. Log into your mycigna.com account and click on the "Perks & Programs" tab.
  • 2. Select "Headspace for Cigna Healthcare" and click on 'Learn More' and then 'Get Started'.
  • 3. Log in with your Cigna credentials to start a new Headspace account. 

 

Access additional instructions. If you're having issues, please reach out to Team Support with questions. 

Live Virtual Meditations & Workshops: Headspace also offers monthly live meditations and other virtual workshops throughout the year, and you don't need to be a Headspace member to join! See upcoming events. 

Dartmouth Mindfulness Groups

Morning Meditation Group: Mondays & Thursdays, 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!

 

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

Guided Meditation Recordings

Faculty and staff may access guided 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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