A meditation corner adapted to your needs
If meditation is most often associated with Buddhism, this ancient practice is found in different cultures and spiritualities, and there are many schools and techniques. To set up a corner in which it will be pleasant to meditate, it is important to consider first of all the way in which you practice.
Yoga fan, do you end your sessions with a meditation? Choose a corner spacious enough to practice comfortably. Do not hesitate to use your yoga mat to delimit it: it is an excellent reference point to ensure that you can chain the postures without your freedom of movement being hindered.
However, there is no question of completely banishing decoration – especially since to maintain postures that require balance, it is always useful to have a point to fix your gaze on. A wall decoration or a candle are therefore quite practical!
If you prefer to meditate in a seated position, do not hesitate to invest a corner of the room. The zafu (or meditation cushion) is the best option for keeping your back straight and preserving your spine. However, you can prefer a floor cushion if you feel more comfortable. In any case, do not hesitate to line your cushion with a rug, for a more cozy meditation corner.
Furnishing the attic is sometimes a challenge, especially when you have to deal with two slopes, and a fairly modest ceiling height. Associated with the symbolism of elevation, this particular configuration is ideal for creating a corner dedicated to meditation.
Guided meditation can be practiced in a lying position. Here is a great opportunity to fall for the floor mattress. Obviously, this option takes up a bit more space. Never mind: you can imagine a space combining the functions of a meditation corner and a reading corner!
To set up a meditation corner in the bedroom or in the living room, it is sometimes necessary to think practical and look for a solution that is as compact as possible. Content yourself with installing the minimum – a rug and a floor cushion – and adopt a large basket in which you can fit additional cushions and throws.
What style to choose for a meditation corner?
The decoration of a meditation corner is also part of your practice. Do you meditate primarily to feel good, or is meditation part of your spiritual practices?
The Tibetan bowl can be essential. Some people like to also have stones and candles, sometimes a representation of Buddha or any other figurine. The main thing is to decorate your meditation corner with objects that make sense to you, or that allow you to relax and feel good.
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of creating a favorable environment at home. You can adopt its main principles by introducing the different elements or their symbolism in your meditation corner – why not respecting the natural circle: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
From the moment you practice meditation more for your well-being, apart from any spiritual consideration, there is only one rule: create a meditation corner in which you feel good. The bohemian decoration advocating brightness, softness and natural light is a very safe option.
We recommend a bright and fairly uncluttered place to meditate – it is mainly to remove all distractions. However, this is far from an absolute rule, and you may prefer a more cheerful hippie chic-inspired decor, enhanced with bright colors and even some gilding.
Inspired meditation corners
You still don’t have a specific idea to get started? Let yourself be inspired by these rather hot meditation corners.
Himalayan salt is believed to have powerful properties. Crystals, lamps or candle holders are recommended in the meditation corner, because this salt has the reputation of promoting concentration and well-being, but also of blocking the harmful waves produced by the various devices found at home. In this shamanic-inspired mediation corner, it is associated with a dream catcher, another protective element.
A round rug topped with a canopy: here is a perfect combination to create a real bubble of well-being, in which it is good to relax! Here, we have adopted the mandala pattern in a purple white color associated with the crown chakra. This chakra located at the top of the head is indeed associated with spirituality.
A solid wood bench as an altar, stone accessories and sober colors: this meditation corner is both zen and very warm.
Composed of a pile of cushions, this combined meditation corner and reading corner is suitable for a meditation session in a lying or seated position. And it is even good to settle there simply for the pleasure of chilling!