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Reflection Circles are a safe space for connecting with other students and awakening to your authentic life through mindfulness practice, creative expression, and discussion. We create an atmosphere of respect, and confidentiality. You may speak or simply be present through listening. You are welcome to attend any week!
Reflection Circle Guidelines
- Creating an atmosphere of freedom, safety, and respect
- Respecting each others' ideas, opinions, feelings, & questions
- Working to see that everyone feels the freedom to participate or pass
- Respecting confidentiality
Listen to Abigail's story to learn more about Reflection Circles
Register to attend Reflection Circles:
You can register by completing this form: Reflection Circle Registration
Reflection Circles will be paused during Reading Week (October 12–18, 2026), and will resume their usual weekly schedule after the Reading Week (Oct 20 for Mindfulness Circle and Oct 23 for Live Awake Circle)
Upcoming Themes
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Mindfulness Circle - Upcoming Dates
Live Awake Outdoor Circle - Upcoming Dates
What can I expect at a Reflection Circle?
- A judgement free, respectful, and confidential space where everyone is welcomed to share or pass
- Opening quotation to set the tone for the activity and reflection
- Introductions and brief, no-pressure icebreaker activity
- Check-in about how your week has been so far
- 15-20-minute practice that relates to a different theme each week
- Time for reflection and discussion
- Drop in with no commitment required (please arrive on time to honour the group’s process)
- You do not need to sign up or be part of Open Circle to attend a Reflection Circle
Find out more about each Reflection Circle's themes below.
Current Weekly Circles
Try out a circle any week!
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Mindfulness Circle
Bring awareness and calm into your day
Learn diverse meditation and mindfulness practices. Each session includes a check-in about our experience of the past week, a guided meditation practice for 15-20 minutes, and opportunity to discuss any questions or insights.
Tuesdays 3:30-4:20
- Location: MUSC 212, Spiritual Care and Learning Centre (after entering , 2nd room on the left)
- Register: Reflection Circle Registration
- To attend, review our Screening Checklist If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend. See checklist for when to wear a mask (masks available)
- Note: For Sept 29, registration for Soul Searching Among the Stars: Planetarium Show is required
Live Awake Outdoors Circle
Reconnect, Renew, and Revitalize
Slow down to connect with yourself, others, and nature. Experience embodied, creative, and mindfulness practices to support personal discovery. (Meeting outdoors, weather permitting)
Fridays 1:30-2:20
- Location: Circle of rocks behind Hamilton Hall (Register to receive location updates for inclement weather and directions to the circle of rocks)
- Register: Reflection Circle Registration
- To attend, review our Screening Checklist If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend. See checklist for when to wear a mask (masks available)