Welcome to UMass Meditates.

Choosing to spend even a few minutes to slow down and contemplate may benefit your health in many ways. Perhaps this is between classes, during lunchtime, or whenever a free moment opens up.

The following resources are available to you as you explore meditation and the many benefits it has to offer…

Tree of Contemplative Practices

These quiet moments of reflection or contemplation may support emotional health, enhance self-awareness, increase attention span, improve sleep, and cultivate compassion for yourself and others.

Pre-recorded meditation/mindfulness sessions

Created by members of our UMass community.

Student-led Meditation Group

• navigate to groups.google.com in your web browser
• sign in with your UMass Amherst NetID and password
• search for UMass Student Meditation Group
• Click "join group."

Check out our website!  https://blogs.umass.edu/studentmeditation/

Religious and Spiritual Life.

This page hosts a list of campus and local religious and spiritual organizations and meditation groups.

Center for Counseling and Psychological Health

For meditation and stress-reduction classes and workshops.

A list of mind/body classes.

Located at Recreation and Wellbeing (RecWell)

Worcester Commons Contemplative Room

While many forms of meditation can be practiced anywhere, you may find a dedicated space to be helpful. The Contemplative Room in Worcester Commons offers space for students, staff, and faculty to meditate, contemplate, pray, or simply be in the moment. 

The Contemplative Room is located on the third floor in Worcester Commons (room 355) and is open Mondays through Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the semester.

Drop-in Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., as well as any time on Saturdays and Sundays unless the space is already reserved.  Be sure to check the calendar below to check availability.

To reserve this space, please fill out the Contemplative Room Request Form.

Please do your part to maintain the Contemplative Room by engaging in the following to the best of your ability and comfort:

• Remove your shoes before entering and feel free to use the coat rack for your jacket, etc.
• Be respectful of others who are using the space.
• Abstain from talking (outside of group events), using any disruptive electronics, working, doing homework, or other activities outside of the intended use of the space.
• Feel free to use any of the mats, cushions, chairs, and back jacks. Please put them back when you are done.
• Do not bring any food or drink into the room.
• Leave the room as you found it before departing.

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, email April McNally (amcnally@umass.edu).