Let's Meditate

Let’s Meditate is a free, guided, mindfulness meditation series sponsored by Cornell Health, in collaboration with numerous campus partners.

• Everyone is welcome! Let’s Meditate is open to all members of the Cornell community, including students, faculty, and staff of all ages, genders, sizes, shapes, and abilities.
• Participation is FREE. You are welcome to come to as many sessions as you wish.

What to expect

During each half-hour Let’s Meditate session, a trained facilitator will lead participants through meditation exercises designed to focus on the breath and quiet the mind. Participants typically sit quietly with their eyes closed throughout the session.

Want to be a Let's Meditate guide?

Let's Meditate Guide Training: 

• Friday, November 14th, 9:00 – 11:00 am, via Zoom

Love Let's Meditate? Complete a 90 minute training and learn to facilitate 30-minute "Let's Meditate" guided mindfulness meditation sessions. Prior experience practicing mindfulness meditation is required. Register and learn more by emailing Emily Dunuwila in the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives at ed545@cornell.edu. 

Let's Meditate Fall 2025 schedule 

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Mondays

• 9:00 – 9:30 am
  Led by Simone Christian, MA from Environment, Health and Safety
  East Hill Office Building, 2nd floor, HR Suite, Room 230*
  Occurring monthly: 9/15, 10/6, 11/3 and 12/1
  *Sessions are an immersive sound bath. Simone will begin with guided intentional breathing, then proceed with sound healing using singing bowls, chimes and percussion. Blankets provided.
   
• 4:00 – 4:30 pm
  Led by Cory Myler, PhD from Cornell Health
  Big Red Barn (you may join in-person or attend this meditation virtually)
  Occurring weekly, August 25 through December 8*

Tuesdays

• 9:00 – 9:30 am
  Led by Lex Enrico Santí, LCSW from Cornell Health
  Please register in advance for this virtual meditation
  Occurring weekly through December 9
   
• 9:00 – 9:30 am
  Led by Maurice Haltom, LCSW-R from Cornell Health
  Teagle Hall, Teagle Classroom, 2nd Floor
  Occurring weekly through December 2
   
• 10:00 – 10:30 am
  Led by Kimerly Cornish from Student & Campus Life
  Join this virtual meditation (Passcode: 14853)
  Occurring weekly through December 9
   
• 4:00 – 4:30 pm
  Led by Sophia Scholl, PsyD from Cornell Health
  Latino Living Center
  Occurring biweekly: 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2

Wednesdays

• 12:15 – 12:45 pm
  Led by Dr. Rajesh Bhaskaran from the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Upson Hall, Room 106 ( in-person meditation)
   Occurring weekly through December 3
   
• 12:30 – 1:00 pm
  Led by Jackie Mouillesseaux
  East Hill Office Building, 2nd floor, HR Suite*
  Occurring biweekly: 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 12/3
  *This in-person meditation will include sound healing meditation.
   
• 5:00 – 6:30 pm
  Led by Taylor Bouraad, MPH from Cornell Health
  Mindful Coloring & Snacks at the Big Red Barn*
  Occurring biweekly: 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
  *This mindful coloring session does not include a traditional guided meditation. It is a mindful activity, designed to encourage calm, focused attention. Drop-in any time during the 90 minutes.

Thursdays

• 12:15 – 12:45 pm
  Led by Maranda Miller from Central Career Services
  Join this meditation virtually (Passcode: 406878)
  Occurring weekly through December 11*
  *No meditation on 10/23
   
• 12:15 – 12:45 pm
  Led by rotating guides (*Emily Dunuwila, MSEd, LMT, and Joy Mushabac, LCSW-R, from Cornell Health)
  Myron Taylor Hall, Student Lounge
  Occurring weekly October 30 through December 4*
  *No meditation on 11/27

Fridays

• 3:30 – 4:00 pm
  Led by Travis F. Winter, LCSW
  Cornell Botanical Gardens; Nevin Welcome Center, Ten Eyck room*
  Occurring weekly 10/24 through 12/12
  * Join us for a free, guided, mindfulness meditation focusing on nature and a chance for reflection and renewal at the end of the week. 
   
• 4:00 – 4:30 pm
  Led by Joy Mushabac, LCSW-R and Linda Stout, MSEd, CASAC
  Please register in advance for this virtual meditation 
  Occurring weekly through December 12

Let's Meditate PLUS programs

One-time meditation programs for student & staff groups 

Are you a department, club, or program interested in partnering with Let’s Meditate? We can provide:

• A one-hour "Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation" program with didactic and experiential components
• A 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice specifically for your group
• A 30- to 60-minute meditative activity that engages the senses and invites present moment awareness through coloring, nature, music, or somatic techniques

Email Emily Dunuwila at ed545@cornell.edu to discuss the best option for your group. 

Want to be a Let's Meditate guide?

Love Let's Meditate? Complete a 90 minute training and learn facilitate 30-minute "Let's Meditate" guided mindfulness meditation sessions. Register and learn more by emailing Emily Dunuwila in the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives at ed545@cornell.edu. 

Contact

For more information about Let's Meditate, please contact Emily Dunuwila at ed545@cornell.edu.