How to Make a Calm Meditation Room

People who meditate often need to dedicate a room, space or area in the home for their daily meditation practice. A meditation room should not only create a tranquil and calm environment but also reflect who we are. In designing the room, some factors to consider are location, lighting, ambience and personal comfort. The good news is that you do not have to hire an interior designer or feng shui master to make a calm meditation room for you. With these tips, you can create your own calm meditation room.

Things You'll Need

• Paint color of own choosing
• Chair
• Cushion
• Table
• Candles
• Incense
• Incense holder
• Matches
• Vase
• Flowers
• Pictures
• CD player
• Meditation music
• Meditation clothes

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Instructions

• 1

  Choose a room in your home that is in a quiet area, uncluttered and with minimal furnishing. It should have enough space for a chair or for you to sit on the floor. You may wish to paint the room in colors that are light and relaxing. Light green is one possibility.

• 2

  Place a chair in the room. A meditation chair is also suitable and can help meditators keep their backs straight during meditation practices. If you plan to sit on the floor then get a comfortable cushion instead.

• 3

  Situate a table next to the chair or cushion. The table should be large enough to hold different objects you may use during your practice session. It can also function as an altar.

• 4

  Make a calm meditation room by creating the right lighting effect. To achieve this, place a few scented or unscented candles on the table and around the room. You can also light incense of your choice and place it in a holder.

• 5

  Place a vase filled with fresh flowers on the table. Choose a picture with a setting that has a calming effect and also place it on the table. These pictures can include scenes of the ocean, rain forest or animals. Some people may wish to use pictures or icons of deities instead.

• 6

  Use a CD player and meditation music to calm and relax the mind. The music can be nature sounds like that of the ocean, whales or falling rain. Pick music that can put you in a tranquil mood.

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  Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes while in meditation. These should be clothes you use only for this purpose and in this room. An alternative is a meditation cloak. Using all or some of these suggestions to make a calm meditation room can help people to de-stress, calm down and encourage them to keep practicing this art.