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