Last updated on March 24th, 2022
Just imagine: It’s 6 am, a summer day, the sky is blue. You walk into a room. And, as the door opens, you are welcomed with a peaceful and serene environment. Even on this dull day, soft light filters down from the sky. You walk to the room, light a candle, pull out your meditation mat, and settle in. Every day, for 20 minutes. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a room that reflects peace, and tranquility? A room that enables you to get away from the everyday worries of life and connect with your inner being. A meditation room will give you a place to do precisely this.
While there aren’t any hard and fast rules that should be stuck to while creating a meditation room, however, there are a few things you should consider. Draw inspiration from these 9 ways to make your own meditation room. Having said that, listen to your heart while decorating the room and incorporate decor elements that you can connect to.
1. Pick a Room that Feels Good
While choosing a room for meditation, always look for a space that makes you feel at home, and helps you rest. Furthermore, you need it to be a peaceful room in the house, and certainly a space with no activities going on. While picking the room, focus on the lighting too. For example, a room that gets a lot of sunlight will lift your mood, right away. Or even better, pick a room with a breath-taking sunset view. In case you don’t find a room that has suits your meditating needs, think of outdoor space. This can be your balcony or even your garden. You need a place that enables you to unwind, without any distractions.
2. Cleanliness is Key
While meditation encourages you to unwind, clutter just increases your stress! What’s more, there is nothing more disturbing than a messy room, particularly when you are planning to unwind. Hence, make sure that the room is clean and clutter-free. This means you should never set up a meditation room in your home office area. There’s already a lot of tension and action going on in that space, and trust us, you don’t need that kind of stress! Instead, consider emptying the space before you plunge into creating a peaceful meditation room. Don’t forget to include a yoga mat, a Buddha idol, a table, a comfortable rug, and a few throw pillows.
3. Introduce Organic Elements Into Your Meditation Room
Since nature helps you calm down and heals your mind, it makes sense to include some natural elements in the meditation room. After all, meditation is all about staying connected with nature and your surroundings. While it is recommended to meditate outdoors in a quiet space, it isn’t always possible, especially if you live in a bustling urban city. You can pick any organic components you prefer. This could be a plant, fresh flowers, beautifully arranged succulents in a jar, or even an artificial water fountain.
4. Rely on Aromatherapy
Another important aspect to consider while creating a meditation room is aromatherapy. The utilization of essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and peppermint, can truly lift your spirits, soothe your mind, and enable you to relax. Also, think of using candles and incense, to enhance the impact of aromatherapy. Not only does aromatherapy help you to unwind, but it also aids in building your immunity and reducing stress.
5. Add Some Personal Touch
While creating your meditation room, don’t forget to give it a personal touch. This can be in the form of sound, smell, or any other object that soothes your body and unwinds your brain. Consider things like a wind chime, bells, pebbles, a statue of Buddha, or even an artwork. However, remember not to overcrowd the room with accessories and extras!
6. Always Look for Fresh Air
Besides the essential oils’ aroma in the room, you also need to ensure you have fresh air. Natural air has numerous advantages, including boosting your analyzing capability, enhancing your wellbeing, and helping you feel fresh. If you have an outdoor space, this won’t be hard to ensure. However, if you have the meditation room indoors, ensure the room is well-ventilated so that you can enjoy a cool breeze from time to time. In case the room does not have any windows or fans, consider getting a standing fan. Pick one that doesn’t make much of a noise, so it doesn’t meddle with your tranquil sounds.
7. A Serene Paint Palette
While creating the perfect meditating spot, you may also need to think about the color of the room. Paint the space to match the state of mind you are planning to achieve. Many believe that pastel shades should be used in a meditation room. However, many think that using dark hues would influence the space to feel womb-like and envelop them while unwinding. No matter what color you pick, remember that color helps you relax, so choose one that suits your meditative needs.
8. Let There Be Light
Ensure there’s a lot of natural light in the room. However, you do need to incorporate window treatment in the room. Pick a sheer texture in a light shade to diffuse the light. In case the meditation room lacks light, think of introducing light fixtures, depending on your needs. However, ensure you can have the option of dimming and brightening the light, as per your need. In case you have picked an open-air space, ensure the zone isn’t too sunny at the time you wish to meditate. Try creating shade with a structure that enables you to hang sheer drapes. This will shield the sun from hurting your eyes and keep your brain excessively conscious.
9. A ‘No-Tech’ Zone
Though there aren’t any specific rules to create the perfect meditation room, we would like to make one – make it a ‘no-tech’ zone! This means you won’t have any pings, texts, or emails to barge into your meditating time. Additionally, also ensure that the room doesn’t have any entertainment system to distract you.
Hope you find your ‘Zen’ soon!
