| We all know the profound benefits that meditation | | | | time with. |
| practice bestows. The two important aspects | | | | Don't underestimate the benefits of the above |
| though, in order to extract the wonderful benefits | | | | items. When your meditation practice deepens, |
| from meditation, is that the practice needs to be | | | | you will like to sit for longer periods of time, and |
| consistent and long term. To that end, one of the | | | | this can prove to be uncomfortable on your |
| biggest obstacles to a long term, daily meditation | | | | knees and back. A Zafu or chair will go a long |
| practice, is the lack of a meditation space in your | | | | way in helping curb this problem. Proper clothing, |
| home. | | | | for similar reasons, is also very helpful. One of the |
| This article will help you overcome this issue by | | | | most common complaints in sitting meditation, is |
| providing helpful insights on how to set up your | | | | that one's legs tend to fall asleep and having |
| personal meditation space. Having such a | | | | proper meditative attire will help prevent this. |
| meditation space, vastly increases the chances | | | | A meditation timer is also a must. Once you |
| that you will develop a consistent and deep | | | | commit to sitting for a particular period of time, |
| practice. The space helps counteract some of the | | | | you need to see that through. Early in your |
| resistance that thoughts will no doubt put up in | | | | practice, the body and mind will greatly dislike |
| your efforts to practice meditation on a daily | | | | being told what to do in this way. They are both |
| basis. Having an inviting, inspiring meditation space | | | | used to running the show, and all of a sudden |
| ready to go, allows you to get busy with your | | | | being told to be still and concentrate on a |
| session as soon as it's time or as soon as | | | | particular thing is going to greatly upset them. The |
| inspiration strikes. | | | | timer should be the only factor determining the |
| Here are the 3 key components for setting up | | | | end of your meditation session. Until it goes off, |
| this important, sacred space in your home. | | | | you should remain frozen in time and attentive to |
| 1. Find a Quiet Space: Try to find a quiet, peaceful | | | | your practice. The timer will also be of value in |
| place in your home to set up your meditation | | | | helping you gauge your capacity to sit in |
| space. Meditation and spiritual growth can be called | | | | meditation for long periods of time. |
| the business of silence. Although, the silence you | | | | 3. Add Inspirational Items: Place items in this |
| will encounter in meditation practice is that of the | | | | location that inspire and uplift you. They can be |
| infinite creative force, silence in the environment | | | | anything from pictures, idols, symbols to books. |
| will help you with the concentration required to | | | | You may also wish to keep some incense or a |
| penetrate into these depths. So, as best you can, | | | | candle handy, as that can greatly enhance the |
| ensure that the area is situated such as to | | | | ambiance of a meditative space. |
| minimize sounds and distractions. | | | | Summary: |
| 2. Get the Right Equipment: Yes, just like a | | | | A personal meditative space is a must. There is |
| professional tennis player needs the right | | | | very little chance of establishing a strong and |
| equipment in order to perform at his maximum | | | | significant practice without it. Over time, you will |
| potential, so will the right equipment help you | | | | find this space filled with positive vibrations and |
| achieve your highest spiritual potential. This | | | | just entering it will uplift your spirit. Try to keep |
| equipment includes important items such as a | | | | this space clean and exclusively for meditation, |
| Zafu or meditation cushion, loose clothing that will | | | | this might just become your favorite place on |
| not cut off your circulation, a chair if necessary, | | | | Earth. |
| and a meditation timer to set your meditation | | | | |