Tryout | Mindful Student Group

Are you an (international) student or young adult seeking a mindful space to connect and grow?

The Mindful Student Group offers a safe and welcoming space to slow down, be present, and connect with others through mindfulness and shared experience.

Included activities:
mindfulness
meditation
group sharing
embodiment
creative exercises

Together, we explore mindful practices, open conversations, and creative ways to navigate life’s challenges. It’s a space to reconnect with yourself, feel supported by peers, and discover meaning in your own unique journey.

DATES

1x tryout session on Thursday, Aug 27th 14:30 – 17:00
6 x Wednesday 16.00 – 18.00

0 | Thursday August 27th (tryout session 14:30 – 17:00)
1 | Wednesday September 2nd
2 | Wednesday September 9th
3 | Wednesday September 16th
4 | Wednesday September 23nd
5 | Wednesday September 30th
6 | Wednesday October 7th

You can join the trial session on Thursday August 27th. This way you can experience the group and decide if you’d like to join the full series. When you sign up for the full series, we do ask for a commitment to join all sessions whenever possible. If you are unsure or if there’s one date you cannot join, please let us know beforehand, and we can discuss possibilities.

LOCATION
Sedna Herstelacademie
Hora Siccamasingel 301.1
9721 HH Groningen

PRACTICALS
Wear comfortable clothing to these sessions.
Bring a notebook and pen for writing and reflecting

There is space for up to 12 participants to join this group.

SIGN UP & CANCELLATION
Participation is free. To sign up for the tryout, please use this form.
If you change your mind or can’t attend a session, please email Marije at contact@sednaherstelacademie.nl to let us know.

ABOUT THE SESSIONS
We offer you a soft landing: a safe place to pause, breathe, and mindfully connect with yourself. We always start with a moment to arrive and ground ourselves through meditation, sometimes followed by gentle movement to help us anchor into the body and the here and now, and to step out of the thinking mind. Then we take a moment to check in together: how are you today? What is alive in you? Sometimes we keep it short; other times, there will be more space to share. We want this to be a supportive and gentle space for you.

What follows varies per session and series, depending on the theme or topic, the energy of that day, and your needs and wishes as a participant. We like to include self-reflective exercises, creative activities, and connecting practices, which we may do together as a group, 1-on-1 with another participant, or individually.

There is a short break halfway through, and after the sessions, there is some extra time and space to connect, have some tea, ask questions, etc.

We pick a theme or topic to focus on during each series. In previous sessions in 2025 and 2026, we have explored topics such as compassion, emotions, trust, surrender & letting go, and authenticity.

NEW TO SEDNA RECOVERY ACADEMY?
We’d like to invite you for a free and non-binding introductory meeting so we can share more about Sedna and get to know each other. Schedule a meeting HERE or email Marije via contact@sednaherstelacademie.nl

FACILITATOR OF THIS GROUP
Marije Mulder is an Applied Psychologist, space holder, and trainer at Sedna Herstelacademie. Within the organization, she focuses on creating and facilitating programs for young adults. Marije has many years of experience guiding groups in a safe and gentle way. She offers courses and workshops on mindfulness, meditation, embodiment, (self-)connection, personal development, and women’s wisdom.