What is meditation?
Meditation is an experience of relaxing the body, quieting the mind, and awakening the spirit. Meditation encourages a deepening of consciousness, or awareness, and also facilitates a deeper understanding of self and others. There are many types of meditation, and each has specific techniques and skills that can be learned.
What are the benefits of meditation?
For many people, the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual benefits of meditation might include:
- higher levels of energy, creativity, and spontaneity
- lower blood pressure
- increased exercise tolerance
- better concentration
- decreased depression and anxiety
- fewer cravings for alcohol and cigarettes
- increased job satisfaction
- better relationships with others
How can I learn how to meditate?
You can schedule an individual meditation session with a Wellness Educator/Counselor or check out meditation books and CDs from our Resource Library.
How can mediation help college students?
- Time management
- Assist with addictions
- Mindful eating and body satisfaction
- Athletic performance
- Stress reduction and sleep
- Academic performance
- Developing a deeper sense of compassion and forgiveness for others
What can I expect from my mediation session?
As part of your first individual meditation session, the Wellness Educator/Counselor will talk with you about your interest in meditation and how it may be helpful for you at this point in time.
You will be guided into relaxation, beginning with a focus on your breathing. Becoming aware of one’s breath is an integral part of meditation. Other techniques include guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation or creative visualization. Sometimes, you might be asked to think of a mantra, a word or phrase that you repeat to yourself that helps bring focus and clarity to your meditation. Overall, the goals of meditation are both relaxation and greater self-awareness.
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