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Classes and Events
The Mindful Awareness Research Center has a variety of classes that will help develop of strengthen meditation practices. MARC does offer speciality classes for seniors, teens and mental health professionals.
Current science supports the benefit of mindfulness for a variety of physical and mental health conditions, and for the general challenges of life in the 21st century. Research shows mindfulness can impact life positively in the following ways:
- Reduce stress
- Reduce chronic physical pain
- Boost the immune system
- Reduce emotional reactivity
- Increase self-awareness
- Improve attention and concentration
- Enhance positive emotions
- Cultivate well-being and happiness
- Positively impact the brain
Classes MARC offers include:
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MAPs or Mindful Awareness Practices are the signature educational programs of the Mindful Awareness Research Center. These six-week class series are open to the public and to all UCLA staff, faculty, and students. The classes lay the foundation for students to understand basic principles of mindfulness, develop a personal meditation practice, and to apply the principles in their daily life on an ongoing basis. Some classes are available online. Learn more about MAPs classes»
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C Space offers FREE yoga and tai chi/qigong and are dedicated to calm, creativity, connectedness and compassion. C Space is solely dedicated to the faculty, staff and academic personnel of UCLA. The room is not open to the general public or patients. Learn more about C Space »
