The Counseling Center has a meditation room and massage chairs that can be booked
for free by TU students. Both the meditation room and massage chairs are available
to students Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meditation Room
Services in the Counseling Center’s Meditation Room are open to all TU students as
well as Counseling Center clients. Students are invited to attend guided meditations
led by Counseling Center clinicians or to book individual/small group time in the
room and select their own meditations from our library.
What Is Meditation?
Meditation is a technique that involves slowing down and turning inward, practicing
mindfulness. Mindfulness can be defined as full attention to the present moment with
nonjudgmental acceptance. Mindfulness meditation helps individuals cope more effectively
with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, decreasing stress. Benefits of mindfulness
include more positive emotions, less worry, reduced reactivity to stress and improved
overall health.
Using the TUCC Meditation Room
Our meditation room is available to students at any time during the Counseling Center’s
hours of operation (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m-5 p.m.).
If you plan to drop by the meditation room, please phone the center ahead of time
to reserve the space at 410-704-2512.
Using the Meditation Room Information
Materials Provided
The following materials are available to help your practice, including:
guided meditation recordings
MUSE headband meditation feedback device
benches
meditation cushions
yoga mats
access to a computer
Before You Arrive
Before you come to the Counseling Center, it is important to know the following:
Use of the meditation room must be reserved. If you call ahead of time to reserve
the space and do not show, your ability to use the room may be impacted in the future.
You must check in at the Counseling Center front desk when you use the meditation
room.
Bring your student ID.
Users of the meditation room are responsible for materials in the space.
Dress comfortably.
For more information, phone 410-704-2512.
Guided Group Meditations
One-time guided group meditation sessions are available during the fall and spring
terms. Sessions are approximately 30 minutes long. There is no ongoing commitment and
students may attend as many of these sessions as they like.
The sessions are led by an MP3 recording. The schedule of guided group meditation
sessions may be found at Towson Events.
Book your spot by calling 410-704-2512.
Developing Your Own Meditation Practice
Interested in developing a meditation practice on your own? Check out these sites
and apps:
Need a study break? Tests, papers and schoolwork giving you knots in your back? Feel
free to call us at 410-704-2512 and schedule a 30-minute appointment with one of our
full body massage chairs.
Our Relaxon Massage Chairs offer zero gravity shiatsu with built-in heating massage,
zero gravity and L-track massage rollers.
Heating pads are placed in the lumbar area of your back and can be used to heal sore
muscles (not advised to be used if pregnant).
Zero gravity promotes relaxation throughout the body so the massage will have a much
greater effect on your body.
Massage rollers are meant to mimic the motion of professional massage therapists and
can massage you from your neck to your buttocks.
Using The Massage Chairs
Other Features
full body stretching to increase flexibility
dual foot rollers for reflexology
extendable foot rest and calf massage
can provide deep tissue, kneading, tapping or combo
adjustable massage speed and intensity
Guidelines and Rules to Using Chairs
Students must present their TU student ID to reserve a time slot.
No more than 1 student may reserve a time slot or use a chair at any given time.
When using the massage chairs, students are asked to refrain from using phones, talking
with others, or engaging in any other activities.
Please be mindful that counseling appointments are occurring in the offices next to
the massage chairs, please be respectful of noise levels.
Any disruptive or inappropriate behavior may impact future ability to access massage
chair and meditation room services.
If placing feet in foot massage holders, please remove shoes and use footies.
The timer for the massage chairs can be set for up to 30 minutes. When done, please
gather your things and leave the space as you found it. A staff member will not come
around to remind you that your appointment has ended.
For the courtesy of others, please wipe down the machine with wipes at the end of
use.
Please use paper for headrest and change when finished with your session.
