Meditation Aids
November 27, 2008 by rainier
Guided Meditations and Music
A guided meditation on a CDs or tape can be useful when you first start your practice and are not familiar with the procedure. Often these are available in the library or through meditation groups, so you can try some out before deciding if you want to purchase one.Music CDs and tapes can help us relax and calm our minds and put us in the right frame of mind to meditate. Music can also accompany our meditation as soothing instrumental piece or devotional music, chanting or prayers.As well as music written especially for the practice of meditation, people often select a piece of classical music by Bach or Handel, or classical Indian ragas to meditate to. It comes down to personal choice but any selection you make should be on the basis of creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Mats Chairs Cushions and Blankets
During your meditation it is important not to be distracted by an uncomfortable posture or position. Choose a position that you feel comfortable and relaxed with, whether sitting on a chair, upon cushions on the floor or lying on a mat. If you tend to fall asleep lying on the floor or bed, sit upright. A blanket or rug maybe a necessary comfort if meditating in the cooler hours of the day or in cool rooms as your body temperature will drop during meditation and you may become chilly.
A Special Space
A special space can separates us from our everyday existence so we can make the necessary transition to be still and silent, to practice or meditation.Make the area where you meditate special to you, a place where you enjoy spending a little time, so you have a pleasant experience.Even some simple objects taken from nature, a rug or mat, and pictures of tranquil scenes can make the area where you meditate special.
