Cody Nelson, Minnesota Daily: To deal with stress around finals week, some University of Minnesota students are turning to meditation.
Mindfulness for Students is a group that practices weekly meditation led by instructors from around the Twin Cities. Its goal: achieving mindfulness.
“To be mindful, you are able to focus your thoughts more,” said University sophomore Norma Thompson. “You can clear your head before you have to start taking on a task.”
She said the group’s meditation has helped her relax and relieve stress.
The group has existed since 2005, but president and neuroscience junior Stefan Brancel said it sees increased attendance around finals …
