{"666576":{"#nid":"666576","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SKY Happiness Retreat","body":[{"value":"\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\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECourse Registration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFunding is available for limited GT students. The first 10 students to register can avail the scholarship and will have\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epay.gatech.edu\/C20793_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5526\u0022\u003Eto pay $50 for joining the retreat\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;If you are not a GT student or the above link is not working, it means we are out of scholarships, you would have to register as mentioned below.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epay.gatech.edu\/C20793_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3699\u0022\u003EAll Students - $175\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epay.gatech.edu\/C20793_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3423\u0022\u003EUniversity faculty\/staff or General Public - $275\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epay.gatech.edu\/C20793_ustores\/web\/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3422\u0022\u003ERepeaters - $50\u0026nbsp; (NOTE: Repeaters are those that have completed the 3-day retreat before and want to repeat the same)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are not a student \u0026amp; have financial restrictions, please contact deepali.kundnani@gatech.edu or 832-787-2815 upon registration. On a rolling basis, partial scholarship for the SKY Happiness Retreat may be granted.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERetreat Details\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESKY Happiness retreat will be held online:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Apr 7 (Fri): 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm EST\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Apr 8-9 (Sat \u0026amp; Sun): 10:00 am-1:00pm EST\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComfortable clothing recommended for the retreat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nYoga mats and Lunch is provided. You can choose to bring water bottle, a blanket and cushion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;: Centennial Suite, Opposite\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/byoDjrgTtjXta6Sx5\u0022\u003ENorth Avenue Dining Hall (120 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30313)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E**************************************************************************************************\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING AS A SCHOLARSHIP CANDIDATE\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSince limited spots are available, please apply ONLY if you can ATTEND all 3 sessions of the retreat. 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 deepali.kundnani@gatech.edu or 832-787-2815.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E***************************************************************************************************\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFREE CREDIT\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a GeorgiaTech Class or Course requires you to submit the course completion for grades or credit, let us know about it at deepali.kundnani@gatech.edu or 832-787-2815.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenefits of the Retreat\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nRecent 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.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Harvard study found that participants of the SKY program developed better sleep quality \u0026amp; resiliency against anticipatory stress.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSome Benefits\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Learn powerful evidence-based meditation that brings clarity and calm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Understand sources of stress and the power of breath-work\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Gain the ability to effectively manage stress, energy and negative emotions\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Experience tools to increase personal happiness!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Increase social connection, enthusiasm, and inspiration\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Learn to deal with criticism and mistakes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Increase capacity and self-confidence\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n- Develop greater equanimity\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nYale publication -\u0026nbsp;\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\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPress Release out of Yale -\u0026nbsp;\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\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPress Release on the Harvard study -\u0026nbsp;\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\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nShort film on Yale study -\u0026nbsp;\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":"","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":"35971","created_gmt":"2023-03-09 18:46:43","changed_gmt":"2023-03-09 18:46:43","author":"cwhite324","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2023-04-07T19:30:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2023-04-09T14:00:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2023-04-09T14:00:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2023-04-07 23:30:00","gmt_time_end":"2023-04-09 18:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2023-04-09 18:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"666575":{"id":"666575","type":"image","title":"CW SKY Retreat","body":null,"created":"1678387492","gmt_created":"2023-03-09 18:44:52","changed":"1678387492","gmt_changed":"2023-03-09 18:44:52","alt":"","file":{"fid":"252024","name":"ae588c5a-d827-497b-af15-94c690692c906c99c55e-8eba-42b4-87f6-30539eef74b3.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/ae588c5a-d827-497b-af15-94c690692c906c99c55e-8eba-42b4-87f6-30539eef74b3.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/ae588c5a-d827-497b-af15-94c690692c906c99c55e-8eba-42b4-87f6-30539eef74b3.png","mime":"image\/png","size":212255,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/ae588c5a-d827-497b-af15-94c690692c906c99c55e-8eba-42b4-87f6-30539eef74b3.png?itok=nH6394HY"}}},"media_ids":["666575"],"groups":[{"id":"1182","name":"General"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}