Meditação uma estratégia de cuidado em saúde para estudantes universitários

Abstract

Objective: Develop meditative activities with students from a public university in northwestern Rio Grande do Sul and analyze the perception of university students about meditative practice. Method: Intervention research with a qualitative approach. Eleven group meetings were held for meditative practice, with the participation of five students. Data were produced through a questionnaire with sociodemographic and health data, non-participant observation, field diary and open interview. Results: Curiosity, difficulty concentrating, stress, irritation, anxiety and nervousness mobilized participation in meditative practice. Meditation favored body relaxation, provided more focus and focus for studies, improved sleep quality, promoted self-awareness, state of mental and spiritual clarity, and well-being. Conclusion: The group meditative practice at the University was important for the promotion of effective and mental health for the minimization of stress and anxiety states, besides promoting positives changes in the way students walk their lives.