Relaxation and Meditation Sessions- by Seth Templeton

A common need that we as RLA’s on First Hunt try address and meet is the rising levels of tension and stress not only at the end of 2^nd Trimester but also throughout the entire year. I really enjoy leading these programs because I can relate very strongly to the issues that we face as individuals here at NCSSM not only from my experiences as a junior last year but also with the difficulties of senior life. We do guided “meditations” as a hall which invite those who are interested to all come together to a quiet room with the lights turned down and some relaxing music playing in the background. We then go through some guided mediation scripts which address a wide range of issues from stress and emotional trouble, all the way to physical health, relationships, and building a better self-image. Also we have relaxation sessions which are basically where we can have a guided topic or activity which focuses on us just coming together and enjoying each other’s company as a brotherhood on hall while doing whatever it is that has been prepared. My personal favorite example of a relaxation program is the “Jam Session” which is when we bring speakers and a laptop out on hall and go in a circle picking music to listen to and just sit, relax, and talk.