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Upcoming Wellness Retreat: Where Silence Speaks

September 14, 2026 | fbyu

A Silent Meditation Retreat on October 10, 2026 Step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself at Where Silence Speaks: A Mindful Journey Through Nature, Creativity & Self. Hosted inside the scenic dome at The Legend of Greater Things, this immersive day of rest and renewal blends nature, mindful reflection, and restorative practices. Spots […]

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Upcoming Event: A Conversation on the “Quiet Rebellion of Slowing Down”

July 13, 2026 | fbyu

The UAMS Mindfulness Program is thrilled to announce that our Director and Co-Founder, Dr. Pele Yu, will be joining author Alex Snider for a special evening at WordsWorth Books to discuss Snider’s new release, Sometimes You Should Be Late: The Quiet Rebellion of Slowing Down in a World Obsessed with Speed. This won’t be a […]

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Feeling stressed? UAMS is offering free mindfulness meditation sessions

August 2, 2022 | Shedelle

Dr. Thapa explains the importance of mindfulness amid the COVID-19 pandemic on THV11 segment.

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Voice of Mindfulness

March 6, 2022 | Shedelle

Dr. Puru Thapa is profiled in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette highlighting his path to Arkansas and mindfulness.

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Dr. T. Glen Pait Delivers Mindfulness Tips on Weekly Radio Show

February 8, 2022 | UAMS Online

Here’s To Your Health is a popular weekly radio show hosted by UAMS’ very own Dr. T. Glenn Pait, delivers patient education, general medical information and translational research. Listen to the broadcasts on local public radio or listen here.

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Dr. Puru Thapa Talks Mindfulness Benefits

February 3, 2022 | UAMS Online

Dr. Puru Thapa talks about mindfulness and the benefits of UAMS Mindfulness Program on UAMS Health Talk Podcast. Listen here.

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UAMS Mindfulness Program in Arkansas Democrat Gazette

November 4, 2020 | UAMS Online

The UAMS Mindfulness Program was recently featured in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. The article highlighted the Koru and MBSR classes that are being offered to the academic medical center and the community. Please review the article here

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