UCLA Mindfulness Resources

The Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) is a partner of the Norman Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) within the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) at UCLA. MARC's mission is to foster mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society. For more information, visit UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.

MARC services offered: 
  • UCLA Mindful app is now released for both iOS(Link is external) and Android(Link is external)
  • offers classes and workshops to the general public, teaching the skills of mindfulness across the lifespan
  • offers online classes in mindfulness education
  • free drop in mindfulness at the UCLA campus
  • fosters research to support the scientific benefits of mindful awareness
  • brings mindfulness to professionals through UCLA's medical education program-including doctors, medical students, staff and faculty
  • offer mindfulness tools and classes to support mental health professionals

Chapel/Meditation Room

An interfaith Chapel/Meditation Room located on the first floor, is available in the hospital and on campus. Interfaith chaplains are always available for spiritual care assistance and sacramental ministries. For more information, visit the Spiritual Care(Link is external) website.

Garden of Peace

The Garden of Peace offers a tranquil outdoor retreat for patients and families to enjoy.

Harp Service

Enjoy a soothing harp music in our first floor hospital lobby. Harpist plays weekly, on Wednesday or Thursday during the noon time hour.