Where Should a Meditation Space Be?

How do you choose just the right place or room in your home or apartment for your meditation space? What do you need to consider in that choice? By now you probably have an understanding that this adventure of creating your own meditation space can change your life, so why treat the selection of where…

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Morning Meditation

There is almost nothing better than an early morning meditation (ok, maybe a cup of coffee after). I love to wake up early before the sound of cars and kids begin to echo in the neighborhood. I open the window next to my prayer bench to smell the damp morning air, and allow the song…

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Meditation Cushion Stuffings and Material

Meditation cushions are an expensive investment for most people, so choosing the right one is important. It can also be something you have for a long time, so you want it to be a good quality cushion, versatile and adjustable. No matter what shape you chose, the inside stuffing and outside materials are just as…

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Meditation Space Videos

I’ve collected a few really excellent videos on Youtube that are about creating a meditation space within your home. The idea is consistent with all that you can read  here on this site, and a few other ideas to add. Enjoy watching, being inspired, and I hope these stories give you inspiration like they have…

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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….

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Why Do We Need a Cushion?

While sitting in meditation it’s important that your shoulders, back, neck and hips are aligned for three reasons. One is for comfort and good health, two – so you have good blood, energy (or chi) flow, and three – to enable the subtle and ordinary breath to be comfortable and relaxed. All of these have…

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One Meditation Room

I’m really just a simple student of the dharma, and I’ve been trying to get deeper in the practice of meditation for 10 years. I have had some changes – I can sit for longer – I can keep my mind focused longer – but….. I’m not really accomplished at all. Still, I have a…

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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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Choosing a Meditation Cushion

How Important is the Right Cushion? How do you start in choosing the right meditation cushion?  In truth, a perfect meditation cushion can support the perfect meditation, and an uncomfortable cushion can ruin the best effort even if the intention is perfect. Most people don’t realize that this important decision depends completely on each individual’s…

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Creativity to Benefit

I was born with the gift of creativity, finding a way to share that with others in a way that can bring such benefit is a real blessing. Many people have set the intention to meditate, but most lose sight of that intention in their busy day-to-day world. Without a doubt having a dedicated meditation…

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