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The upcoming workshop on Monday, April 14, from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Marilyn Magaram Center Smart Garden, focusing on promoting wellness through music therapy and art techniques. Students will learn the practice of helping diffuse thoughts by observing and accepting them without judgment. Our workshops are FREE and open to all CSUN students. See our flyer for more information
Join the Sangha at CSUN for weekly group mindfulness practice sessions led by trained facilitators. The aim of this group is to provide a communal space for CSUN students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external community members to engage in meditation and mindfulness practices together. See our flyer for dates and details
CSUN Human Resources has partnered with Kaiser Permanente to introduce to you a new 4-week online physical wellness program called Chirpy! The Chirpy Challenge is open to all CSUN employees, Associated Students, The University Corporation, University Student Union, and Student Employees. Get ready to boost your energy and optimism in Chirpy, the whimsical, captivating wellness program with a songbirds theme. Registration opens on March 26th and the program runs from Monday, April 7 – Sunday, May 4, 2025. Be sure to sign up for Chirpy before close of business, Monday, April 14, 2025. This program is free, and you just might win a prize!
Check out the latest edition of the Marilyn Magaram Center Digital Magazine today! Packed with expert nutrition tips, delicious recipes, and the latest in health and wellness, this issue is a must-read. Don’t miss out—dive in and get inspired!
The MBSR class consists of 2.5-hour in-person sessions each week for 8 weeks. Home assignments and guided meditation audio files are available online. Throughout the program, you will apply the practices learned to help manage the challenges and demands of everyday life.
Sessions for 2025
Winter/Spring: January 10 - March 14, 2025
Spring/Summer: April 25 - June 13, 2025
Summer/Fall: August 15 - October 17, 2025
EIM-OC (Exercise is Medicine On Campus) is a global movement led by ACSM to integrate physical activity into campus life. Walking is one of the simplest, most effective ways to enhance health and wellbeing. Join us for a walking challenge, February 10th - April 7th. The goal is to walk 1,000,000 community steps, and this challenge is open to students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Register below:
Student Participation Form
Faculty, Staff and Administrator Registration Form
Student mental health is in crisis, prompting campuses to rethink their approach. With a significant increase in the demand for care, psychologists are helping colleges and universities embrace a broader culture of well-being while better equipping faculty to support students in need.
CSUN employees, including student employees, have full access to Calm - the #1 app for mental fitness. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Calm’s diverse content library offers resources to fit your schedule and needs.