Meditation

Many spiritual traditions include meditation practices. Meditation has been shown to:

Increase body awareness and self-awareness
Lower stress
Regulate attention and emotion

Meditation can also help practitioners feel compassion and connected. Especially in the hospital environment, meditation can help you sustain a sense of peace and well-being during stressful times.

Drop-in Meditation Sessions

We offer 20-minute drop-in meditation sessions in the Interfaith Prayer Room on 2 West. These sessions are at noon and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not need to register or have any previous meditation experience. Each meditation session is nondenominational and led by an experienced and formally trained meditation practitioner.
During meditation, we sit comfortably with eyes closed (if you wish) and focus on breathing and being in the present moment as the facilitator guides us through a relaxing practice. Typically, there is a small amount of speaking by the facilitator, some silence, and some gentle music.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Department of Spiritual Care
2014 Washington Street, 2 West
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-6634

Bedside Meditation

Hospital chaplains also offer guided bedside meditation to you and your loved ones. This can be especially helpful before a procedure or while awaiting test results.

To request a chaplain for bedside meditation, please speak with a member of your care team and let them know you’d like to see a chaplain.

Meditation on Your Own

Here is a simple practice if you want to try meditation on your own:

Sit or lie down comfortably.
Close your eyes if you wish.
From head to toe, invite each muscle group to rest.
Gently inhale and exhale at your own pace.
Continue as long as you wish. It is normal to feel distracted. When you do, gently return your attention to your breath.
When you are ready, open your eyes.

Helpful Links

Here are some resources for more information on meditation:

Answers to Questions About Spiritual Concerns

If you have questions or concerns, please know that you're not alone. Our chaplains are here to listen and support you.

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