UCLA Mindful
UCLA Health's Mindfulness Education Center
About UCLA Mindful
UCLA Mindful, the mindfulness education center at UCLA Health, is dedicated to advancing mindfulness education to promote individual and cultural well-being and resilience world-wide.
Our mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based mindfulness programs that empower individuals and institutions to manage stress, enhance health, and cultivate inner and outer peace. Through educational programs, we strive to inspire transformative growth and contribute to a culture of compassion and wellness for all.
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Day of Mindfulness:
Cultivating Self-Compassion
WITH DIANA WINSTON
December 6, 2025
Many of us struggle with issues of self-judgment and self-criticism. Our inner critic can show up as challenging emotions and as painful thoughts such as, "I'm not good enough," "how could I be so stupid?" and "I will definitely fail at this." Although these thoughts and feelings may feel overwhelming and intractable, we can learn how to work with and lessen them, and develop more kindness for ourselves. Science has shown that you can actually change your brain through mindfulness and the cultivation of positive emotional states.
In this daylong, we will explore mindfulness practices to work with self-critical thoughts, and self-compassion practices to nurture kindness and compassion for ourselves and others. The day will include sitting and walking mindfulness and kindness meditations, periods of silence, personal exploration, and discussion to help cultivate and encourage more self-compassion.
Appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Live-Online via Zoom; Recording available
Free Practice Opportunities
Mondays
Mindful Monday
This drop-in is facilitated by senior teacher, Marvin G. Belzer, as well as other UCLA Mindful teachers. These meditations will be held weekly via Zoom video conferencing. Please join us from home.
When: Mondays, 12:30 - 1pm PST
Wednesdays
Meditation Class
Join UCLA Mindful teachers live online for a weekly opportunity to practice together and learn about different aspects of mindfulness. Each week we will explore a new theme or topic in mindfulness. All are welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30 pm, PT
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Morning Mindfulness
Led by our very own UCLA-trained mindfulness facilitators, these sessions offer a chance to cultivate equanimity while reducing anxiety, lowering emotional reactivity, and improving focus.
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9- 9:30 am, PT
Thursdays
Hammer Museum Drop-In (Hybrid)
Join teachers from UCLA Mindful to meditate weekly or learn about themes in mindfulness. Enjoy in person in the Billy Wilder Theater or broadcast live on the
When: Thursdays, 12:30 - 1pm, PT
Bring Mindfulness to your Workplace
Collaborate with UCLA Mindful to introduce or fully integrate mindfulness into your work setting.
What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Join Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful, and learn the science behind mindfulness, as well as practical, scientifically-proven techniques for reducing stress and cultivating well-being.
Free Programming at UCLA Mindful
Stream or download our Free Studio-Recorded Guided Meditations, or our Weekly Live Podcasts. La meditación en español está disponible.
UCLA Mindful App
Download the free UCLA Mindful App for iOS and Android.