{"657408":{"#nid":"657408","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SKY Happiness Retreat - Change Begins with Me","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline Location Instructions:\u003C\/strong\u003E Link will be sent to registered participants. To register use the following link: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tiny.cc\/skygtapril\u0022\u003Etiny.cc\/skygtapril\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline Location:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdSSNchoCZrrJ4vE5AAoyVJx5lzf5j9frii8x2HCg-pz-UuXg\/viewform\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdSSNchoCZrrJ4vE5AAoyVJx5lzf5j9frii8x2HCg-pz-UuXg\/viewform\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESKY Happiness Retreat is a total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country. Participants gain foundational stress-management skills, develop a personal evidence-based breathing and meditation practice, learn a short personal yoga practice, and increase social connection and leadership skills. The SKY Happiness Retreat introduces SKY Meditation, an evidence-based meditation practice integrated with breath work that can significantly increase one\u0026#39;s well-being and calmness, and significantly reduces anxiety and stress markers. The course features interactive group processes, experiential learning, emotional intelligence training, breath-work, yoga, and evidence-based meditation. It\u0026#39;s one of the coolest places to connect with yourself, make awesome friends, and, most importantly, have fun!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis SKY Happiness Retreat is part of a Special Global Event click here to see the full information on the summit here - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/changebeginswithme.org\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;source=editors\u0026amp;ust=1649788853201439\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2PHYBDdSXQhed7PHN1m2G0\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/changebeginswithme.org\u003C\/a\u003E. Once you sign up for the Retreat you will have access to participate in the whole Summit as part of the retreat this special weekend.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe cost of SKY Happiness Retreat is:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAll Students - fully funded (Deposit is $45, which will be refunded only after attending the entire retreat)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUniversity faculty\/staff - $245 - apply at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tiny.cc\/skygtnonstudent\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;source=editors\u0026amp;ust=1649788853200833\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0Q8Ar290oRQpI486ocXKXX\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/tiny.cc\/skygtnonstudent\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are limited scholarship spots available for this retreat. Availability is first-come-first-serve and requires attendance to all sessions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are not a student \u0026amp; have financial restrictions, please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:yesplusgt@gmail.com\u0022\u003Eyesplusgt@gmail.com\u003C\/a\u003E upon completion of this application. On a rolling basis, partial scholarship for the SKY Happiness Retreat may be granted.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESKY Happiness retreat will be held online:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EApril 22nd (Fri): 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm EST\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EApril 23rd \u0026amp; 24th (Sat \u0026amp; Sun): 11:00 am-2:00pm EST\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocation: Online via Zoom :)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E***************************************************************************************************\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince limited spots are available, please apply ONLY if you can ATTEND all 3 sessions on April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th fully. All students will receive a full refund of their deposit ONLY upon complete attendance on all 3 days. If you have questions or concerns, let us know by emailing us at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:yesplusgt@gmail.com\u0022\u003Eyesplusgt@gmail.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe look forward to seeing you on the retreat!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E***************************************************************************************************\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBenefits of the Retreat:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecent research studies evaluated by Yale University shows that SKY Breath Meditation was the most powerful and beneficial program for student mental health and well-being. Students reported improvements in six areas of well-being: depression, stress, mental health, mindfulness, positive affect, and social connectedness.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Harvard study found that participants of the SKY program developed better sleep quality \u0026amp; resiliency against anticipatory stress.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome Benefits\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELearn powerful evidence-based meditation that brings clarity and calm\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand sources of stress and the power of breath-work\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGain the ability to effectively manage stress, energy and negative emotions\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExperience tools to increase personal happiness!\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIncrease social connection, enthusiasm, and inspiration\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELearn to deal with criticism and mistakes\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIncrease capacity and self-confidence\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDevelop greater equanimity\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYale publication - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tiny.cc\/skyyalepublication\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;source=editors\u0026amp;ust=1649788853201067\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3tpUDdfJsy0IbEIn7NNoU5\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/tiny.cc\/skyyalepublication\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPress Release out of Yale - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tiny.cc\/skyyalepress\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;source=editors\u0026amp;ust=1649788853201168\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3nvbrPAEztvXcQtNyB0TNl\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/tiny.cc\/skyyalepress\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPress Release on the Harvard study - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tiny.cc\/skyharvardstudy\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;source=editors\u0026amp;ust=1649788853201258\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2vFBPNYdplRl4C7gesmIOn\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/tiny.cc\/skyharvardstudy\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShort film on Yale study - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/Vlu3arLc0WE\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;source=editors\u0026amp;ust=1649788853201348\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3IXWRJQy12B019efewqAdz\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Vlu3arLc0WE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESKY Happiness Retreat is a total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"SKY Happiness Retreat is a total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2022-04-18 18:18:20","changed_gmt":"2022-04-18 18:18:20","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2022-04-22T01:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2022-04-23T00:59:59-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2022-04-23T00:59:59-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2022-04-22 05:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2022-04-23 04:59:59","gmt_time_end_last":"2022-04-23 04:59:59","rrule":"RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20220425T035959Z;WKST=SU","timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1182","name":"General"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1788","name":"Other\/Miscellaneous"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78761","name":"Faculty\/Staff"},{"id":"177814","name":"Postdoc"},{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:uunnikrishnan3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EUmesh Unnikrishnan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}