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UP Tacloban’s Mindful Walk Highlights Mental Health

12 October 2024

In celebration of World Mental Health Day, UP Tacloban College organized a “Mindful Nature Walk” on October 10, 2024. The event, held on campus, was designed to offer students and faculty a rejuvenating experience focused on mental well-being and mindfulness.
Students participating in the Laughter Yoga stationed at the AS Centennial Ground
Led by BA Psychology instructors and members of the student organization Psych Circle, participants engaged in a variety of activities aimed at reducing stress and promoting a sense of inner peace. The walk featured mindful breathing exercises, laughter yoga sessions, and an interactive gratitude wall where participants could share their reflections. Attendees also enjoyed activities like free association and forest bathing, an immersive practice that invites individuals to connect with nature through their senses.
UPTC student writing her she's most thankful for on the Gratitude Wall
UPTC students practicing mindful breathing at the Pili Tree
Students bonding at the Free Association station
UPTC student enjoys the sounds of nature at the Mini Forest
Missed this? No worries. More sessions will be scheduled soon. Meanwhile, take deep breaths, walk outside, gaze at nature, and find something that will make you gasp with delight!
 

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