Between assignments, deadlines, and back-to-back lectures, uni life can sometimes feel like a never-ending sprint. But what if just a few minutes of stillness could help you reset, refocus, and breathe a little easier? That’s where meditation comes in.
Meditation can feel like a really hard state of mind to accomplish, but it doesn’t have to be! Think about simply about being present, and giving yourself permission to pause.
On World Meditation Day, we want to point you to all the meditation spaces and resources you can access as a KCL student, right on your campus!
Strand Campus
On a busy day, head to the College Chapel at the Strand, located on Level 2 of the King’s Building, above the Great Hall. It is considered by many to be the spiritual heart of the building, and a beautiful space to take your mind off stressful thoughts and take In the silence. The Chapel is open to anyone seeking a calm, respectful space for quiet reflection or meditation, regardless of your religious belief.
Guy’s Campus
Located near London Bridge, the Chapel of Thomas Guy offers a serene atmosphere, even if you're not religious. You’ll also find a Dharmic Prayer Room, located at 1.18 New Hunt's House which is on the first floor, opposite the lifts on Guy’s Campus. This space is usually encouraged for Buddhist students, but you are welcome to use the space for your meditation practice. Make use of this peaceful haven just a few steps away from labs and lectures!
Waterloo Campus
If you’re based in Waterloo Campus, the inter-faith space of Room 1.2 of the Franklin-Wilkins Building (FWB) is open to all students and offers a calm, undisturbed space to pause between classes. It’s a low-key, accessible option right in the heart of the Waterloo area, available for you at all times. You can try a mindful breathing exercise here before heading into a presentation or exam, to ease pre-assessment nerves.
Denmark Hill Campus
For students at Denmark Hill, the Quiet Room at the IoPPN (room W1.19) is the perfect space for all students to sit quietly, reflect, and unwind from the chaos of London. Otherwise, the multi-faith Quiet Room (Room 2.01, Weston Education Centre) is also a great inclusive space, used by students from a variety of faiths and backgrounds.
Meditation doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s not about “emptying your mind” or doing it every single day. It’s about giving yourself a moment of calm in a very busy world.
Honour this day by taking a moment for yourself and get used to the practice: you might even find yourself wanting to incorporate it on your daily routine!