YESplus Retreat @ UIUC Feb 23-25th Application Form
Welcome to YESplus meditation Club at UIUC! We're happy to announce that the nationally renown YESplus Retreat Workshop is coming to UIUC this February 23-25!
The YesPlus Retreat is a 20-hour immersive, innovative life-skills training and self-development program offered to thousands of students at more than 40 universities across the country, including Stanford, Ohio State and MIT. Students gain foundational stress-management and leadership skills, develop a personal daily breathing practice, develop strategies for social connection, and engage in peer driven service initiatives. Taught over three consecutive days, YesPlus introduces the SKY meditation technique, a scientifically validated breathing practice that significantly increases one's well-being and calmness and reduces anxiety and stress markers. It's one of the coolest places to connect to yourself, make awesome friends and have the most fun!
Some of the benefits you'll gain:
- Understanding of the sources of stress and the role of breathing techniques
- Meditative practices in managing stress and negative emotions
- Ability to better increase personal happiness
- Develop greater equanimity
- Learning to deal with criticism and mistakes
- Taking personal and community responsibility
- Increasing social connection, enthusiasm, and inspiration
We're happy to share that the program fee for the YesPlus Retreat is fully funded by the club. The YESplus retreat is FREE to all accepted participants (UIUC student, faculty, or staff.) There are limited spots available for this retreat. Availability is first come, first serve and requires attendance to all sessions.
The course will be held on campus from Febraury 23 - 25th.
- February 23rd (Fri): 6:00pm - 10:00 pm
- February 24th and 25th (Sat & Sun): 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION:
The YESplus retreat is being offered FREE to all UIUC students, faculty & staff. Since limited funds are available, please ONLY APPLY if you are ABLE TO ATTEND all 3 sessions at February 23rd, 24th, and 25th fully.