UEH Wellbeing – Flourishing University: Listening to Your Body, Finding Inner Peace Through Yoga and Singing Bowl Meditation with UEH

15 Sep, 2026

Amid the fast-paced demands of academic and professional life, caring for physical and mental wellbeing plays an essential role in helping students maintain their energy and balance throughout their personal development journey. With the aim of supporting students in adopting a healthy lifestyle, the UEH Department of Student Affairs organized the program “Student Wellbeing through Yoga and Singing Bowl Meditation” on the morning of September 11, 2026, at N1 – UEH Nguyen Van Linh Campus. The event provided students with a relaxing environment to connect, unwind, and recharge their energy.

Taking care of physical and mental health is an important factor in helping learners maintain balance in their studies and daily lives. With the aim of creating a learning environment that prioritizes learners' health and wellbeing, the UEH Department of Student Affairs organized the program “Promoting Learners' Wellbeing Through Yoga and Singing Bowl Meditation” on the morning of September 11, 2026, at N1 – UEH Nguyen Van Linh Campus. The program provided learners with opportunities to experience physical activities, relaxation techniques, and meditation practices in an environment designed to support their health and wellbeing.

The program featured Ms. Maisie Huynh, a Master Expert-level yoga instructor with a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500) certification from Yoga Alliance US, a singing bowl therapist affiliated with the International Federation of Non-Invasive Therapy (IPMH), and a national-level judge under the Vietnam Yoga Federation. Drawing on her professional expertise and experience in yoga and singing bowl therapy, she shared practical and accessible insights into caring for the body and maintaining mental wellbeing.

During the program, learners had the opportunity to practice suitable yoga movements, focusing on their breathing and body awareness. Each movement was performed slowly and mindfully, allowing participants to temporarily set aside their daily concerns and take time to reconnect with themselves. Beyond being a form of physical activity, yoga offered a much-needed pause for learners to reconnect with their bodies, relieve stress, and restore a sense of balance after busy hours of studying and working.

Learners have the opportunity to reconnect with their bodies, relieve stress, and restore balance after busy hours of studying and working

One of the highlights of the program was the singing bowl meditation experience. In a peaceful setting, the resonating sounds of the singing bowls helped participants reconnect with their breathing and become more aware of their inner state. This moment also served as a gentle reminder that sometimes, what we need is simply to slow down, allowing our bodies to rest, our minds to relax, and our energy to be restored.

Learners experience singing bowl meditation and restore their energy

As the program came to a close, the moments of relaxation and connection at N1 – UEH Nguyen Van Linh Campus provided a meaningful pause in the learners' academic journeys. The experience also offered an opportunity for learners to recognize that health is not only a foundation for effective learning but also an essential part of their holistic personal development.

The UEH Department of Student Affairs hopes that, inspired by these experiences, every learner will make more time for necessary breaks, take a proactive approach to caring for their health, and cultivate a greater sense of balance in their everyday lives.

The guest speaker and learners take a commemorative group photo at the end of the program

About UEH Wellbeing - Flourishing University

The UEH Wellbeing - Flourishing University Project - Creating a Holistic University Environment that Fosters Happiness and Wellbeing is one of the 10 flagship initiatives under UEH's Multidisciplinary and Sustainable Development Strategy. It aims to establish a human-centered, positive, and sustainable environment for learning, working, and connecting across the UEHer community.

With the message “Growing Well Together - Co-Creating a Happy University Environment,” the project promotes the vision that every individual can flourish, every family can become happier, and the UEH community can grow stronger and better together.

During its initial implementation phase in 2026, UEH brings this vision to life through four accessible areas of action: Healthy Body - staying physically active and maintaining physical fitness; Happy Meal - adopting balanced and healthy eating habits; Focus & Resilience - caring for mental wellbeing; and Flourish - pursuing personal development, nurturing positive connections, and creating value for the community.

Article and photos: Department of Student Affairs, Department of Communications and Partnership Development