Meditation :: Human Resources | The University of New Mexico

Why is meditation important? According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

The emotional benefits of meditation can include:

Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
Building skills to manage your stress
Increasing self-awareness
Reducing negative emotions
Increasing imagination and creativity
Increasing patience and tolerance

Research also indicates meditation can help manage symptoms of some medical conditions including anxiety, asthma, high blood pressure, sleep problems and more.

The following meditation breaks are provided by UNM Benefits & Employee Wellness and are designed to provide guidance in setting the tone for your day- whether it be calming your anxiety, improving your focus, or just gladdening the mind.