Candles in Your Meditation Space

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…

Creating a Meditation Space

Why is it important for meditation spaces to be dedicated just to meditation?  How do you choose the right place for a meditation space in your home or room? 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…

Just for Meditation?

How many of us wish we could do meditation but haven’t. How many of us have taken a meditation class, but never used what we learned? Or purchased a book on how to meditate, filled with dreams and ideas of how we’d sit on that cushion and change our life. And yet…we just never seem…

Color in Your Meditation Space

Choosing the right colors for your meditation space isn’t always easy.  While in the world of art, color is a study that connects with many different places in the mind, you can also use that understanding when considering a meditation space.  In this article we will learn a little about colors and how the eye, the…

Using Dividers to Create a Meditation Space

The word division is often thought to be negative, but when it comes to meditation it’s actually a word that carries very positive thinking. A room divided, a space defined, and spot ready for your use as a sacred space. That’s definitely positive. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to blog as much lately. Time is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….