How to Decorate a Place to Meditate
Choosing how to decorate the space in which you plan to meditate is a highly personal decision. There are no strict rules of what is right or wrong; however, your meditation area should be a sacred and private place, devoid of interruptions. If you don’t have the luxury of being able to dedicate a room solely to your practice, you can set aside a quiet corner of a room or use an outdoor space for your meditation area. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Meditation cushion, yoga mat or throw pillows
- Lap blanket or light throw
- Ritual objects
- Focal point object
- Inspirational objects
- Electronic devices
Instructions
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Select a soothing color for the walls. You may select a color for its personal, spiritual, psychological or cultural meaning. White is traditionally symbolic of purity, while green represents nature or peace. Blue is associated with insight and communication, purple with mysticism, and grey with wisdom. Soft pastel shades have a relaxing feel. Vibrant colors can excite or inspire, but you should limit their use to prevent over-stimulation.
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Arrange a comfortable seating area. A meditation cushion, yoga mat or throw pillows can offer padding for seated meditations or meditation in movement. Include a lap blanket or light throw to keep yourself warm during your sessions.
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Choose items meaningful to your personal form of meditation. Ritual objects help you sink into the proper frame of mind as you enter the room and complete the customary observance. This may involve ceremonial cleansing, for which you’ll need a bowl or vessel for water; the burning of incense, for which you’ll need an incense holder; or the placing of offerings, for which you’ll need a small table or other surface to serve as an altar. You might want to include a focal point such as candles or a photo of a revered person.
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Surround yourself with inspirational objects used in support of your practice, such as spiritual texts, icons and artwork; however, try to find balance in the number of objects you include and the empty space retained in the room. Your space should not feel cluttered, and the items included should not distract you from the main purpose of the space.
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Include electronic devices only as needed to assist in your process. For example, you may want to play music, natural sounds, chanting, and vocal or video tracks for guided meditation, but you should otherwise exclude items such as computers, phones and televisions.
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