MindZEN Newsletter#1

Erasmus+ project MindZen officially launched!

In June 2025, partners DayCape (SE) and Motyvaciniai projektai (MPRO, LT) kicked off the Erasmus+ project MindZen.

The main ambition of this project is to enhance young people’s (aged 18–25) emotional well-being and cognitive stimulation through an integrative approach combining traditional meditation practices with innovative VR meditation experiences.

1st Transnational Partner Meeting

Vilnius, 31 Aug – 02 Sep, 2025

Partners gathered in Vilnius to align project goals and activities. During the meeting, they:

• Shared experiences in VR, meditation, and emotional well-being methods

• Showcased VR hardware & software (Mpro presented their VR-work)

• Discussed participant recruitment strategy (criteria & outreach)

• Designed the 2-day pilot meditation workshop

• Took part in field visits to explore VR in real-life contexts:

• Antėja Clinic – VR headsets are used in medical settings to help patients reduce stress, overcome fear, and manage anxiety during procedures. The medical team presented both the benefits and challenges for healthcare staff.

• HexaCinema – partners tested VR experiences for mindfulness and immersive relaxation.

Our official project website is now up at https://mindzen-europe.eu/ 

What’s Next? Pilot Workshops (Nov’ 2025)

Open call for youth aged 18-25+ to join MindZen Pilot workshops

📍 Stockholm, Sweden    –  24–25 Nov’2025

📍 Vilnius, Lithuania          –  25–26 Nov’2025

Explore how VR and meditation can support mental health through yoga, art therapy, and immersive experiences.

Meditation + Art therapy + VR experience, aaand - pizza & snacks included!  ;)

Registration - on the website or through QR codes: