University of Washington Human Resources

As the seasons begin their shift from light to dark, the holidays lay poised on the horizon and daily stresses continue to pile up, it takes an immense amount of courage to pause, step back, take a breath and choose a more integrated way of being. Join the Whole U and UW Recreation’s Mindfulness Program Manager, Danny Arguetty, for a day of practice, inner-reflection, stress-reduction and intentionally crafted self-care.

In this mindful and spacious day-long experience, you will:

• Dive into a quick and basic overview of mindfulness.
• Nurture your body and restore your nervous system through supported and easily accessible yoga postures.
• Optimize the functionality of your brain through meditative practices (body scan, seated meditation, loving-kindness meditation, etc.) that increase attention, promote resiliency to stress, and improve social and emotional intelligence.
• Explore the obstacles that lay in the way of your own personal weekly self-care.
• Fill up your tool bag with quick and effective strategies to reduce stress and create more ease for your body and mind.
• Carve out time to slow down, relax and restore.
• Connect with other like-minded UW community members dedicated to personal growth and well being.

This retreat is accessible for everybody regardless of experience with mindfulness, yoga or meditation.

Danny Arguetty, M.A., E-RYT 500, is the Mindfulness Program Manager at the University of Washington, yoga teacher (& trainer), nutrition/life coach, and wellness educator. He has over a decade’s worth of experience in retreat facilitation, mindfulness instruction and experiential teaching. Danny is passionate about supporting people to flourish through science.

What to wear: Comfortable clothing including layers and rain gear (there will be opportunity to go outside, weather permitting).

What to bring: A sack lunch, a journal/notebook with a pen, a small washcloth or eye pillow, a small blanket, and a yoga mat and/or meditation cushion/bolster if you have them. Yoga mats will be provided for those who don't have their own.

A portion of the proceeds from this retreat goes to offering students with financial need discounted quarterly mindfulness passes.

Guests and non-UW employees register here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/chiarai/337954

For more information please email Chiara Iacoviello at chiarai@uw.edu

Currently we do not have any classes scheduled for this course.