How to Make Your Meditation Room More Relaxing
February 22nd, 2009
A quiet room is really all you need in order to meditate. But some people like a few extras to enhance their surroundings and help calm them down. Here are some tips to help you create a meditation room that’s the ultimate in relaxation.
Once you have a space in your home that you have established as your meditation room, you can start setting the mood. For starters, make sure there’s no clutter so it’s as stress free as possible. The room should have adequate space for whatever you plan to sit on. Benches, cushions, mats and chairs are all common meditation perches. Meditation chairs are also very popular. They enable you to keep your back straight and prevent you from slumping during meditation.
A couple of small tables will be very useful in your meditation room. They’re great for holding incense, candles and a music player. These tables are also useful for holding photos or prints. Images of nature such as the ocean, rain forest, mountains or clouds are very relaxing for many people.
You should also consider the lighting in the room so you create a suitable environment. Try installing a dimmer on your light switch or lamp. Candles placed throughout the room are another good option. Scented candles in particular can add a lot to the atmosphere. But if you already have incense burning, stick with unscented candles or you’ll have too many competing aromas.
For background music, try out a few options like nature sounds or quiet music. The sounds of whales, water music or the wind whistling through the trees are all soothing sounds. Keep experimenting until you find the perfect relaxing sounds that don’t distract you.
Some people find that scented candles and incense are too overwhelming. Flowers are a great alternative, however. Find a minimalist vase and fill it with flowers from the florist or cut some fresh ones from your own garden. For many, having flowers in the room provides a real sense of relaxation.
If you travel regularly, you can continue your routine by taking your meditation gear with you. Get an inflatable cushion and a few travel candles and stash them in your bag. Upload your favorite meditation music to your iPod, and you’ll have everything you need to practice your meditation techniques.
When you create a relaxing environment, it’s easy to close your eyes, clear your mind and then leave feeling completely refreshed.
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