Heal Together 2026: Rest

The Mind Spa at Counseling and Psychological Services is a resource designed to help you relax, enhance your concentration and memory, and support your overall well-being and success as a Mason student. The Mind Spa features a zero-gravity massage chair and aromatherapy to assist with emotional regulation and mindfulness. If you are interested in experiencing a relaxing session at the Mind Spa, please register for a 30-minute appointment.

Please arrive promptly at your scheduled time to fully enjoy the benefits of the Mind Spa. For questions, please contact Calena Creft at Counseling and Psychological Services at 703-993-2380.

• Session 1: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• Session 2 - 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
• Session 3 - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
• Session 4 - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
• Session 5 - 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
• Session 6 - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• Session 7 - 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Come join us for tea and painting canvases. There will also be a raffle you can enter to win!

Unwind in a soothing space featuring coloring, journaling, and healthy snacks, all set to the gentle sounds of Hawaiian music. Hosted by the College of Public Health

Join the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being to take a brief break and reset your mind and body using bubbles, guided breathing techniques, and pop-it fidgets. This quick reset encourages mindfulness, relieves stress, and helps you return to your day feeling more grounded.

Feel free to drop by any time between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM and stay for as long as you'd like!

Heal Together 2026 Event sponsored by SSAC and located in SUB I - Patriot Lounge on May 7th from 12-3pm. Come make a stress ball and relax a little during finals week!

Take a moment for yourself and stop by the Meditation on Wheels RV during Heal Together 2026!

Available from 12:00pm-2:30pm across from Starbucks in Northern Neck, come join the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum in their oasis of calm. The Meditation on Wheels RV offers a tranquil space to unwind, renew, and destress during the busy finals season. No reservation needed, come as you are. Learn more about the Meditation on Wheels at https://www.meditationmuseum.org/meditation-on-wheels-how-it-works.html

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​The Meditation Museum is run by the Brahma Kumaris, a worldwide spiritual movement dedicated to personal transformation and world renewal. Founded in India in 1937, Brahma Kumaris has spread to over 130 countries on all continents and has had an extensive impact in many sectors as an international NGO. The Brahma Kumaris' commitment is to help individuals transform their perspective of the world from material to spiritual. It supports the cultivation of a deep collective consciousness of peace and of the individual dignity of each soul.

Visit them at: meditationmuseum.org

Join us during Heal Together 2026 for an aromatherapy workshop to unwind during exam week!

Participants will make their very own essential oil wellness roller while being guided through hands-on aromatherapy creation and scent education. The workshop will also focus on tools that help alleviate and reduce stress in the moment, and sustain rest and groundedness. All materials will be provided along with your very own personalized label!

Come learn how aromatherapy can promote well-being by:
Supporting nervous system regulation during exams and high-pressure periods.
Helping you staying relaxed, centered, and emotionally regulated beyond exam week.

Register early to secure a spot!

Herbal Hour: A Tea Blending Experience

This interactive Herbal Tea Workshop invites attendees to create their own custom herbal tea blends while learning the fundamentals of herbal wellness. Participants will be guided through proper dosing, blending techniques, and the medicinal benefits of each herb used.
A key focus of the workshop is on adaptogenic herbs, which are known to help the body manage stress and restore balance—supporting overall healing and well-being.

During this session, attendees will discover how herbal teas can:
• Strengthen the immune system
• Support and regulate the nervous system
• Reduce stress and promote relaxation

Register early to secure a spot!

Play to Restore is a drop‑in restorative experience designed to support the Heal Together 2026: Rest initiative. Rooted in the belief that rest can take many forms, this program invites the campus community to step away from academic and work demands and engage in playful, creative, and low-pressure activities that help reset the mind and body.

Participants will have access to a variety of restorative play options, including board games, coloring, crafting, LEGO building, outdoor lawn games, video games, and free play within the Corner Pocket. This space encourages community members to slow down, reconnect with joy, and experience rest not as withdrawal, but as a meaningful practice of healing and renewal. Whether someone comes alone to quietly color or joins others for collaborative gameplay, Play to Restore offers a welcoming environment where rest is respected, community is honored, and restoration is accessible.

Play to Restore is hosted by: The Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement, Community Engagement and Civic Learning, and Contemporary Student Services in partnership with the Office of Access Compliance and Community as part of Heal Together 2026