Candles are a traditional symbol in most meditation spaces, and many spiritual practices and beliefs. This light is often seen as illumination for those seeking spiritual comfort. Candles also bring warmth to a meditation space with subtle light and a peaceful aroma. In Christianity the tradition of using candles on the altar dates back centuries…
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Way of Tea Meditation
The Japanese tea ceremony began to evolve its own principles (sabi and wabi) that became a large part of the Japanese culture. After waning for some years early on, Zen Buddhism was a primary influence in the development of the Japanese tea ceremony and ultimately a connection to meditation spaces. The first documented evidence of what’s called…
10 Good Reasons to Have a Meditation Space
Here are 10 good reasons to have a meditation space, prayer room, meditation room or sacred space in your home. People often think their lives are hectic, and wish they could find a way to bring some peace and quiet to their minds. Millions have taken meditation or yoga classes with this same wish. But…
Meditation & Crystals
I’m not a crystal specialist, and I only have a very broad knowledge about how to use them during meditation, but I can share some basics that I’ve been taught, and I’ll collect from some resources on the web about using crystals during meditation. It’s not been scientifically proven that crystals can have any kind of…
Small Meditation Spaces
Many think that because they live in a small space, townhouse, apartment or studio, they can’t have a space for meditation. Take heart! That is not true. Here are some ideas on how you can create a space out of almost no space at all. This little room is the loft office in my townhouse….
Zafu and You – the Right Meditation Cushion
There are many different types of meditation cushions, and that is probably because there are just as many different body types, levels of tolerance, and flexibility. Don’t worry, if you are the ‘I don’t need a cushion because I’m flexible with a lot of padding.’ type, or “I can’t possibly meditate because I can’t sit…
Meditation Room Flooring
I’ve noticed when meditating in a room with hardwood or bamboo floors the energy feels better and brighter. But without padding, (a cushion or rug) different parts of the body tend to fall asleep. Ankles get really uncomfortable after an hour unless the cushion is thick and your feet and legs will tend to loose circulation….
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