10 Ways to Create Your Own Meditation Space to Sit Relax Breathe

 

The clutter, piles of paperwork, bills, emails, text messages, social media posts, clothing, dishes, AHH! It's all overwhelming and you're on the verge of a panic attack if it all doesn't get organized! Whether it's at home or your office, things can just seem to pile up and feel like there is an uncontrollable chaos. We've all been there. We crave calmness and tranquility but there doesn't seem to be time to even create your own meditation space to Sit. Relax. Breathe. There are meditation classes, meditation CD's and even meditation books but sometimes all you need is a space of your own to meditate.

Although some people see meditation as weird it is simply because they don't understand that it is a practice that can recharge and heal your mind and your emotional well-being. While most of us are aware of the benefits of meditation we still don't practice it regularly if at all. We barely have time to fit in a workout let alone time to actually stop and breathe. One way to start is to create your own meditation space to Sit. Relax. Breathe.

Your meditation space can be as simple as transforming a small corner of your bedroom that is peaceful. Whether you have found meditation in your daily routine or not, creating a sacred space to de-stress and relax for some "me time" may start you on your practice to transform it into a more comfortable and tranquil experience.

There isn't a specific set of rules to creating a mediation space but there are some key points to consider. What's most important is that you find elements that you love to create a personal feeling of peace.

Create Your Own Meditation Space to Sit. Relax. Breathe meditation room essentials.

1. Quiet Space.

You'll want to find a room in the house that you can dedicate to your meditation practice or that has a space you can create your zen place, preferably a place where there is little traffic. A place where when you let out a fart or two, no one will be around to hear it.

2. Tushy Worthy Seating

Comfortable seating is an essential element of meditation. Depending on the space, a cushion, a comfy chair such as a rocking chair should suffice as long as it's something that you can plant your tush for a while.

3. Lights, Camera, Action

Natural light will enhance your mood. Find a room where you can meditate when the sun goes down or where the room faces the sun for the time of day you will meditate. If there isn't such a room, maybe a space on your patio or even your garden may work. As long as this place is one that allows for you to not be distracted.

4. A Touch of Nature

Having plants, flowers or a tree in or near your meditation space can be relaxing and healing. If you don't have or can't have plants near you having a window to overlook the outdoors provides a calming aesthetic to your mind.

5. Aromatherapy

Using essential oils such as, lavender and peppermint can be soothing and can increase alertness and focus. Before you start your meditation inhale an essential oil of your choice and use it regularly. You'll soon find that just getting a whiff will bring you to a state of calmness. You can also use incense and candles.