Mindful Leisure: Cultivating Health and Happiness
Tuesday, 8 July 2025: 11:00-12:45
Location: FSE012 (Faculty of Education Sciences (FSE))
RC13 Sociology of Leisure (host committee)
Language: English
"Mindful Leisure: Cultivating Health and Happiness" explores the transformative impact of intentional leisure activities on overall well-being. This session delves into the concept of mindfulness applied to leisure, emphasizing how conscious engagement in recreational pursuits can foster physical, mental, and emotional health.
Participants will uncover the principles of mindfulness as they relate to leisure, learning techniques to fully immerse themselves in enjoyable activities and enhance their appreciation of the present moment. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, attendees will explore various leisure practices such as art, nature walks, meditation, and hobbies, discovering how each can contribute to stress reduction, improved mood, and increased resilience.
The session will also address the importance of balance in leisure, guiding participants in creating personalized leisure routines that promote long-term health benefits. By understanding the connection between mindful leisure and happiness, attendees will gain insights into managing their leisure time effectively to support their overall well-being.
Ultimately, "Mindful Leisure: Cultivating Health and Happiness" aims to empower participants with practical tools and strategies to integrate mindfulness into their leisure activities, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle. This session invites individuals to explore the profound potential of leisure as a pathway to enhanced health and lasting happiness.
Session Organizer:
Anju BENIWAL, Govt. Meera Girls College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, India
Chair:
Sandip CHAUDHARI, SBES College of Artst and Commerce, Aurangabad-431001(India), India
Co-Chair:
Deepti KAUSHIK, Ismail National Mahila PG College Meerut, CCS University ,Meerut Uttar Pradesh India, India
Panelist:
Mahesh SHUKLA, Govt. TRS College of Excellence, APS University, REWA, India
Discussant:
Bhup SINGH, Gurugram University, India
Oral Presentations
Steps to Happiness: The Influence of Physical Activity on the Mental Health of Undergraduate Students from a South African University
Chante' JOHANNES, South Africa;
Nicolette ROMAN, University of the Western Cape, South Africa;
Simone TITUS, University of the Western Cape, Department of Sports, Recreation, and Exercise Science, Cape Town, South Africa & Stellenbosch University, Centre for Health Professions Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa;
Sunday ONAGBIYE, University of the Western Cape, Department of Sports, Recreation, and Exercise Science, Cape Town, South Africa & Frederick Community College, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, Maryland, United States of America, USA;
Lloyd LEACH LEACH, University of the Western Cape, Department of Sports, Recreation, and Exercise Science, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa
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