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Sky Campus Happiness 3-Day Retreat at UAB

Session 1: September 18-20 (Wednesday-Friday)Instagram Post Sky Happiness Retreat 1
Time: Daily 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Lister Hill Library, 1st Floor

Session 2: September 20-22 (Friday-Sunday)
Time: Friday 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Lister Hill Library, 1st Floor

 

*Registration information below

 

SKY Campus Happiness is a nationally recognized program that offers evidence-based breathwork and meditation designed to help students, faculty, and staff relax, de-stress, and recharge the body and mind deeply. This program is offered in a 3-day retreat where you will learn and practice SKY Breath Meditation, an evidence-based breath work and meditation practice that can significantly reduce anxiety and stress markers while increasing overall well-being and calmness. The Retreat features interactive group processes, experiential learning, breath work techniques, meditation, light yoga, and mindful leadership. Learn more about the impacts of participating in and practicing SKY Breath Meditation found from multiple research studies here.

Cost:

Thanks to generous support from Student Affairs at UAB, this program is being offered at a significant discount.

  • $30 for students (down from $300)
  • $90 for staff/faculty (down from $400)

LIMITED SPOTS, ON A FIRST-COME BASIS!

Benefits and Features:

✔️Learn powerful evidence-based meditation that brings clarity and calm 

✔️Understand sources of stress and the power of breathwork

✔️Gain the ability to effectively manage stress, energy and negative emotions

✔️ Experience tools to increase personal happiness!

✔️ Increase social connection, enthusiasm, and inspiration

✔️ Learn to deal with criticism and mistakes

✔️ Increase capacity and self-confidence

✔️ Develop greater equanimity

 

Interested but want more information? Come to one of our interest meetings: 

  • How to Register/Make Payment for your Session!

    To attend this Retreat, you must be able to participate in all three sessions of the retreat. Before completing registration, please make sure you can be in full attendance. No refunds will be provided.

    UAB University Recreation Mobile App


    How to download the Rec app!

    1. Download the UAB University Recreation app
    2. Click on the “Register Now” button
    3. Create an account and enter the requested information: First Name, Last Name, Email Address. It is important that you use the same email that is linked to your existing account with University Recreation. If you do not have an account with URec still continue through the process like normal. (This will create a guest account)
    4. A verification code will be sent to the email that you entered. Enter said code when you receive it
    5. Enter requested personal information, following the prompts
    6. Create a password
    7. Confirm the password
    8. You are all set and ready to register.

    How to register for SKY Retreat.

    1. Once at the Home Page click "Programs" under "What Are You Looking For?"
    2. Under "Category", Select "Special Events"
    3. After selecting Special Events, click "Show Programs"
    4. You should see 4 offerings for SKY Happiness Retreat. Please select the session you are registering for. Ensure you double check that you are selecting the correct date and the correct category (Faculty/Staff or Student). That way the pricing is correct.
    5. Once you click the session a page will open with the details and fees. (*Please note that the date, day of the week, timem and number of meetings may be incorrect. These do not reflect the actual full session dates and times.) Double check the Session Date ONLY and cross reference with the information at the beginning of this page, then click "Sign Up"
    6. You should receive a confirmation page. Click "Confirm"
    7. You will then be prompted to add a payment method. Upload your card information and then click "Pay"
    8. You should receive a payment confirmation! And you are good to go!

    If you have any questions or need any assistance with Registration, please contact Kaitlyn Freeman, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • Resources/Testimonials/ETC

    Stemming Student Burnout with SKY

    Student Health Professionals SKY Camp Happiness Retreat Results

 

QUESTIONS? Contact Mica, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (UAB) or Shyam, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (SKY Campus Happiness)