USUSA Club spotlight: Meditation Club
Utah State University Student Association’s Meditation Club was created by Jake Grossman in 2014. According to Grossman, “the main goal of the club is to promote awareness and practice mindful meditation.” Some students also see the club as a weekly haven for those who wish to practice meditation, especially in a group setting.
“We get a very good mixture of all walks of life here. It is very unifying to be a part of,” said Nick Grooms, president of the Meditation club.
Grooms welcomes anybody to the club, no matter their level of mediation experience. All he asks is that people come with an open mind, willing to open themselves up to the practice of meditation.
Erica Mcneill USU meditation club meet at the ARC for a quick meditation session on March 19, 2018.
“We get a chance to support each other spiritually and mentally here with our practice,” Grooms said.
Tony Alder has been coming to mediate for a month now. Alder joined the club after seeing a flyer posted for it in the ARC.
“Meditation club isn’t your typical club. Instead of having the normal interactive experience with club members, we interact with our flow of thoughts,” Alder said.
Meditations are held every week, and all are student led. Each member of the club takes a week to introduce their meditation techniques, silent or guided.
Marissa Taylor, a student at Utah State, came to the meditation club because of a class requirement. She had never meditated before, and didn’t know what to expect. After meditating for 30 minutes, she said she enjoyed her experience.
Erica Mcneill USU meditation club meet at the ARC for a quick meditation session on March 19, 2018.
“I had such a nice and relaxing time. The guided leadership was so nice, it helped me not to freak out,” Taylor said.
The club meetings conclude with a discussion of the meditation session. This discussion is open to questions, problems or any thoughts members would like to share.
The club is not aligned to any type of meditation lineage or religious affiliation.
“I love this club. Everyone brings something new to the table each week, and I appreciate the quiet acceptance of it,” Ryan Bott said. Bott has been coming to meditate with the club for four semesters now.
Meditation Club meets Mondays at 12:30 in Aggie Recreation Center room 305. All experience levels are welcome.
For more information, visit their site, or contact usumeditationclub@gmail.com.
— brianne.sorensen@aggiemail.usu.edu
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