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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Join renowned mindfulness teacher and author Diana Winston and rapper, author, and meditation teacher Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) for a unique evening of practice, conversation, and performance.
The program will open with a guided meditation led by Ofosu, followed by an intimate dialogue between Diana and Ofosu exploring the intersections of mindfulness, music, and creative expression. Ofosu will share selections from his new book Lyrical Dharma: Hip Hop as Mindfulness and perform songs from his latest album Komorebi, weaving together mindfulness, poetry, and hip hop as pathways of presence and healing.
Diana will close the evening with a brief meditation, followed by a book signing and community gathering. Together, this two-hour event offers an inspiring invitation to experience mindfulness in fresh and creative forms, while connecting with two teachers at the forefront of contemporary contemplative practice.
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 7:15-8:30pm
Location: The London, West Hollywood, CA
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.