Relaxation and Mindfulness

Apps

Smiling Mind
App
The app features hundreds of meditations, enough to keep you engaged without overwhelming you with choice; most meditations are in the five- to fifteen-minute range, with a few practices up to 45 minutes for advanced meditators. Available in Google Play and the Apple App Store. 

Head Space
App
Headspace provides guided meditation resources online, accessible to users through the company's website and via a mobile app on the iPhone and Android platforms. Available in Google Play and the Apple App Store. 

Books

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Book/Audiobook
The Four Agreements reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. The Four Agreements are: Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don't Take Anything Personally, Don't Make Assumptions, Always Do Your Best.

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
Book/Audiobook
In this book, the author maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks both to those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone who cares deeply about reclaiming the richness of his or her moments.

Internal Resource

Multi-Faith Space
Internal Resource
The Multi-faith Centre is an inclusive space on campus for people to practice all religions. The absence of any religious icons, symbols, or resources creates a neutral environment in which individuals can feel safe and comfortable during prayer, meditation, reflection, or other religious practices.

Podcasts

The OneMind Podcast with Morgan Dix
Podcast
When you’re new to meditation, it can be overwhelming to choose from the countless experts and various techniques. The good news? If you start with these podcasts, you will get a solid foundation and learn the ins and outs of how to incorporate meditation into your daily routine. Listen from their website or download from your preferred podcast platform.

Videos and Movies

The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger - TED Talk
Video
How do we cange? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate how mindfulness can help us make positive changes in our brains and our lives.
Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower: An Animation
Video
Practicing mindfulness is one of the single most powerful things you can do for your wellbeing. Want to give it a try?