A list of the current events offered by the Chaplaincy Event listing Search Tags Mindfulness Event date Date from Date to Oct 23 2025 17.00 - 18.30 Grief Group The Grief Group is a bi-weekly peer support group for students. For those who want to talk about grief or dying, with people who may have similar thoughts or experiences. A welcoming, confidential space, for talking, listening and being heard. All welcome, biscuits provided and bringing of own hot drinks encouraged! There is no expectation that you have to attend every week, but you are welcome to come along as and when you can. For people of any religious belief or none whatsoever. Further information Oct 24 2025 11.00 - 12.00 Friday Yoga The Chaplaincy offers free Yoga sessions on Fridays during semester time. No booking is needed - just come along, and bring your own mat. These sessions are led by Katie Rutherford. Katie has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and currently teaches at Bruntsfield Yoga Centre. Further information Oct 24 2025 13.10 - 13.50 Mindfulness Friday Drop-In No session Friday 10th October Details on the Mindfulness Drop-In available at the Chaplaincy. Every session consists of a guided practice, followed by guided inquiry. They are free of charge. Further information Oct 24 2025 15.00 - 16.30 Mindfulness Community Class A free monthly class for graduates of the Mindfulness Courses. Mindfulness Further information Oct 27 2025 10.30 - 12.00 Mindfulness Course for Staff and PGRs Mindfulness is a well-researched and effective means of alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression, and promoting wellbeing and flourishing in ourselves and our relationships. This 5-week course is intended for those who want to develop skills to deal more easily with the stresses of everyday life and work, and promote flourishing in daily life. It is a progressive course, suitable for beginners and those with previous experience of meditation. It is taught in 5 weekly sessions, and requires about 30 minutes’ daily home practice. An optional all-day mindfulness retreat (online) is included, on Saturday 29th November. The course-book, Mindfulness: a Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World (Williams and Penman), is readily available in bookshops, libraries, and second-hand; you will need to obtain a copy of this for the course. Further information Oct 27 2025 13.10 - 13.50 Mindfulness Monday Drop-In No Session Monday 13th October Details on the Mindfulness Drop-In available at the Chaplaincy. Every session consists of a guided practice, followed by guided inquiry. They are free of charge. Further information Oct 28 2025 13.10 - 13.50 Capacitar Tai Chi Wellbeing Capacitar tai chi is a wonderful way to feel grounded and calm and gives us an opportunity to connect to the healing energy of nature around us. For details on how to join these weekly Capacitar Tai Chi drop-sessions please go to here. Our weekly Capacitar Tai Chi drop-ins take place both in-person in Sanctuary at The Chaplaincy Centre and will also be streamed online using Zoom for anyone who wants to join online. Please note that places are limited in the Meeting Room and are on a first come first serve basis. Further information Oct 29 2025 13.15 - 13.45 Holy Communion Details of Holy Communion at The Chaplaincy which is held every Wednesday of term time. Further information Oct 29 2025 14.30 - 16.30 Mindfulness Course for Students Mindfulness is a well-researched and effective means of alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression, and promoting wellbeing and flourishing. This 8-session course is intended for those who want to develop skills to deal more easily with the stresses of everyday life, study, and work. It is a progressive course, suitable for beginners and those with previous experience of meditation. An optional all-day mindfulness retreat online is included, on Saturday 25th October. The course-book, Mindfulness: a Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World (Williams and Penman), will need to be purchased separately. The Chaplaincy offers a £10 book token towards reimbursement for this, attendance-linked (6/8 sessions, available on completion). Further information Oct 31 2025 15.30 - 16.45 PhD Book Club PhD Book Club meets 3:30-4:45pm on Fridays every six weeks, with Dr Kitty Wheater. Open to all PhD students, we’ll read books that cast light on the trials, tribulations, and mundanities of PhD life, offering perspective and inspiration for the time ahead. Past books have included Educated, by Tara Westover, Night Waking, by Sarah Moss, and On Beauty, by Zadie Smith. To register for PhD Book Club, please email kitty.wheater@ed.ac.uk. Further information This article was published on 2024-09-09
