Embrace Summer Wellness With Mindfulness
Offered at Duke since 1998, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program invites participants to practice present-moment awareness, deep relaxation, and gentle movement. Through these techniques, participants learn to discover and observe their reactions to life’s stressors and choose how to respond.

Sessions start the week of April 10, 2024, virtually via Zoom or in person.
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Join us for a weekly “taste” of mindfulness. New participants will learn meditation practices with instructor guidance. Experienced meditators can also deepen their daily practice in a community environment. No previous meditation experience is necessary.

Please note that beginning in January 2024, in-person drop-ins will be held on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. ET.
A Sound Bath Meditation is an immersive experience that uses resonant sounds to calm the nervous system and promote mind-body connection. Following a sound bath, participants report a variety of positive effects, including reduced stress, deeper and higher-quality sleep, and reduced perception of pain.

This program is often being offered on the Third Thursday of every month starting in April 2024.
Join those currently enrolled in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course for a full-day meditation intensive. Renew or deepen your mindfulness practice in a supportive retreat environment.

Pre-requisite: Completing a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course is required to register for this course.
Achieve Sustainable Weight Loss
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Nourish: Fundamentals of Medical Weight Management was created by Duke Health & Well-Being experts using 50 years of research and a deep understanding of weight management. This course is designed for anyone who wants to gain insight into changing their eating habits, improving their exercise routines, and adopting a healthier lifestyle to meet their wellness goals.
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This multi-week program provides nutritionally complete soups, bars, and shakes. It also includes weekly provider visits plus group support sessions led by one of our nutrition, behavioral health, fitness, or medical experts.
Maximize Your Well-Being
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This workshop will help you discover ways to manage stressful events and upheavals through writing. You do not need to have writing experience or aspirations to participate. The instructor will lead you through a progression of restorative writing exercises.
Reiki is a traditional technique of energy healing that can be used to improve health, reduce stress, and promote physical and emotional healing.
Ways to Save on Duke Health & Well-Being Programs
  • Take advantage of a 10% discount if you register early. Watch out for the early registration deadline on each program's page.
  • Duke employees can enjoy a 15% discount on most of our programs.
  • Duke Health & Well-Being has limited funds available for partial financial assistance for the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Distance Learning courses. The funds may cover up to 50% of the registration fee. To be considered, please submit your financial assistance application prior to the early registration deadline for your desired course.

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501 Douglas Street, Durham, NC 27705
800.235.3853
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