Have you tried to meditate but just can’t sit there and do nothing? The key to meditation is finding a practice that works for you – there isn’t one way for everyone! I’ve been meditating for years and it’s changes from writing, to listening to various meditation CDs, to silence. After years of trying different techniques I’ve finally found my personal techniques that work for me.
Its time to find the right technique for you! You might need to try some things out a few times to see what will stick for you. Begin by setting aside at least 10 minutes a day for your meditation practice. Just 10 minutes a day can help you embrace each day calm and loving, you will begin to see changes in your work, health and relationships. Instead of starting the day in a rush only hearing the depressing news of the morning, you can begin with a sense of peace and feeling grounded.
Let’s keep this simple, it’s not about creating a room or even a large space suitable for meditation, it is about determining your comfortable spot, wherever that is, that will allow you to sit quietly, focus and re-fresh. It will be important to have what you need nearby such as music (CD player, iPod, Phone, etc), meditation cards, books and a blanket. If you just can’t get yourself out of bed, then maybe you can simply keep a box with all you need by your nightstand!
Here are some of my ideas on how to get creative with what you will need to set up your space. Of course, it all depends on you, what you need and how you can work it into the space you already have.
A meditation chair
Ideal if you can have this in your room, preferably only you can use it. If that’s not possible choose a blanket or a pillow that only you use when you meditate. The choice for chairs is yours, but go for a more earthy comfy chair that is relaxing. Add small ottoman too if you can.
Scents or Candles
Add scents or candles to begin your meditation. Just lighting a candle is powerful enough to move you into a calming mindset. Select scents that are calming to you and not overpowering. Essential oils or sprays work well too. Here are some of my favorites.
1) Aroma Spray from Mountain Rose Herbs.
2) Buddha Face Incense Holder from BuddhaGrove.com
3) Chakra Incense from BuddhaGrove.com
Blankets, Pillows and Ottomans
I highly recommend a blanket that is used only for your meditation time. The more you embed your energy into this blanket, the more it will help you ease into your meditation over time. Calming colors are blues, blacks, greens. For grounding select earth tones like browns and yellows. And for love choose pinks and reds. Mostly, just choose a fabric and style that makes you feel good. Even homemade would be a good choice.
1) Blanket from World Market
2) Pillow from Joss and Main
3) Chair from Crate and Barrel
Meditations
My client and good friend, Tamara Green, offers free weekly meditations. The meditations are done on Mondays, but all meditations are recorded and sent out later in the week. These are truly powerful meditations and each week they are different. Download them to your iPod, or phone. They are ideal for your lunchbreak too. visit http://tamaragreen.me/free-meditation-group/
Writing Journal
Writing is a beautiful form of meditation. I highly recommend The Artist Way by Julie Cameron. She offers great tips on how to free your mind and allow your creative energies to flow through your writing. Don’t forget to use your favorite pen just for journaling.
I hope you enjoyed these tips. Please share your favorite meditation techniques, leave a comment below
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Jan
Christine, I am very new to meditation, but am intrigued by all the benefits, and I definitely want to try making it a regular practice. What is the blanket used for? Is it something you sit on while meditating, or do you drape it around your shoulders, or over your lap while meditating?
Christine
Hi Jan,
Congrats on starting your journey to meditation. A blanket can be added if you don’t have a space that is just for meditating. It helps to create the energy or feeling your in meditation mode. You can use it wrap around your shoulders or on your lap. Since I get up earlier and still a little groggy I like having a blanket wrapped around me. Hope that helps! Good luck!