| Can a meditation supply item help you go into a | | | | Other meditation supply items that might help you |
| deeper state of inner awareness? If you choose | | | | achieve a greater level of stillness include: |
| the right item, there is a good chance that it can | | | | Eye Pillows - These are used when you are lying |
| help you get more comfortable and allow you to | | | | down while meditating. They are often made of |
| become more relaxed. | | | | flax seed covered with silk and they are placed |
| A common problem with meditation is that many | | | | directly over the acupressure points that surround |
| people are not flexible enough to sit in a position | | | | your eyes. They relieve tension and block out |
| for a long time without starting to feel some | | | | light. Some include aromatherapy oils to promote |
| discomfort in their bodies. If you are not | | | | a deep feeling of relaxation. |
| comfortable in the traditional crossed legged or | | | | Meditation Blanket - You can use one to cover a |
| Lotus positions, you might benefit from one of | | | | cushion, chair, or bench. You can also use it to |
| the following meditation supply items. | | | | cover yourself during your meditation to provide |
| Meditation Chair - This can be a very useful | | | | you with warmth. Some are made from very |
| accessory if you tend to experience pain in your | | | | soft fabrics, which help promote a deeper sense |
| lower back when you sit for long periods of time. | | | | of relaxation. |
| Chairs support your upper back and some have | | | | Meditation Music - Using soft music can help you |
| lumbar cushions that you can adjust to provide | | | | relax fully so you can experience a deeper |
| the maximum level of comfort for your lower | | | | meditation practice. |
| back. | | | | Meditation Timers - If you are concerned about |
| Meditation Bench - If your hips are not very | | | | spending too long a period of time in meditation, |
| flexible, this item can help you sit more | | | | you will not be able to focus fully within. Set one |
| comfortably by providing extra support for your | | | | of these timers so you can let go and be fully |
| legs and knees. Some of them tilt slightly forward | | | | present in your meditation. At just the right time, |
| to help you maintain good posture while | | | | you will be gently alerted that your practice time |
| meditating. | | | | is over. |
| Meditation Cushion - This can be useful if your hips | | | | There are a variety of items that you can try |
| are relatively flexible but you still want to take | | | | during your meditation to see which ones you like |
| some pressure off your legs. You can use one or | | | | and to discover which ones help you go deeper |
| more cushions so that your seat is raised high | | | | within. Remember, the goal of meditation is |
| enough to allow you to sit comfortably, while still | | | | stillness. When your body is comfortable, then |
| maintaining proper spinal alignment. | | | | your mind has the ability to become still. |