Meditative Practice for College Students
In 2006 Health Services received a grant from the UNH Parents Association to create a meditation CD for UNH students. Our goal was to create guided audio meditations that would teach students how to use meditation as a way to manage stress and help students be and stay well. Learn more about this project...
Preparing to meditate:
Before you begin a meditation, create a quiet and peaceful environment in which to meditate. The meditations may be done in a relaxed seated position or lying down.
As you listen to and practice each meditation, be gentle and loving with yourself. There is no right or wrong way to practice meditation. Meditation takes practice, so give yourself permission to be imperfect as you meditate and learn to relax and pay attention to being in the moment. Let the meditations guide you to a new place of clarity and focus. Be patient with yourself in your own process of self-discovery.
CD Tracks
You can download all of these meditation tracks for free from the University of New Hampshire iTunes U site.
BREATH MEDITATION
Written and read by Peter Welch
Music performed by Craig Werth
This meditation teaches a basic foundation for learning how to meditate, and focuses on meditative breathing technique. Useful before bedtime to help with sleep and for general relaxation.
CREATIVE VISUALIZATION MEDITATION
Written by Peter Welch
Read by Kelly Reardon
Music Performed by Craig Werth
In your mind's eye, this meditation will bring you to a quiet, peaceful, beautiful place. Useful for enhancing focus and clarity and for general relaxation.
PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION MEDITATION
Written by Peter Welch
Read by Kevin Charles
Music Performed by Cynthia Chatis
Learning how to fully relax all of the muscles in your body is the focus of this meditation. Useful for relaxing stiff, tired, or overworked muscles and for general relaxation.
PERFORMANCE MEDITATION
Written and read by Jon Wildman
Music Performed by Craig Werth
If you are someone who gets anxious before taking a test, speaking in public, or preparing for an athletic competition, this meditation may help you.
EATING MEDITATION
Written by Suzanne Sonneborn
Read by Judy Stevens
Music Performed by Mark Yacovone
This meditation will guide you to a greater appreciation of and for the foods you eat. Useful for anyone who would like to become more conscious of their relationship with food.
BODY MEDITATION
Written by Maria Larkin
Read by Janet Harris
Music Performed by Craig Werth
Learning how to be gentle and loving with your body is the message of this meditation. Useful for anyone who would like to develop a more unconditional relationship with their body.
LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION
Written and read by Kathleen Grace-Bishop
Music Performed by Cynthia Chatis
This meditation will guide you to a deeper appreciation for self and the world around you. Useful for anyone who desires inner peace as well as general relaxation.
METTA MEDITATION
From Buddhist teachings
Read by Paul Cody
Music Performed by Craig Werth
Metta is the word in the Pali (ancient Indic) language that means "loving- kindness." Metta is an important teaching of the Buddha. This meditation is useful for anyone to relieve stress.
Learn more about the creation of these meditation tracks...
Download meditation tracks from iTunes...
