Say Om to 16 Meditation Spots for Homes Big and Small
A meditation space is simple to pull together regardless of how much space you have in your home
Living in a shoebox-sized apartment doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on having place to recenter yourself. They can take the form of a special room or a space you’ve decided to repurpose just for meditation. It’s your intention during your meditation practice that counts. Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling on how to create a space – big or small and as simple or as elaborate as you wish – that’s conducive for meditation.
2. Under the stairs
This tabletop setting of rocks and greenery lends itself to contemplative activities. Add a comfortable seat and settle in.
This tabletop setting of rocks and greenery lends itself to contemplative activities. Add a comfortable seat and settle in.
3. In a corner
If you’ve always wanted a Zen garden, this compact layout of rocks and greenery offers a quiet spot for some down time. Reimagine it into a smaller space, like a balcony.
Bring the tranquil Japanese ryokan look home
If you’ve always wanted a Zen garden, this compact layout of rocks and greenery offers a quiet spot for some down time. Reimagine it into a smaller space, like a balcony.
Bring the tranquil Japanese ryokan look home
4. Bare minimum
A statue of Buddha is usually a welcome addition to any space that has been set up for meditation as it adds a sense of calm and serenity to the space. Pops of colour in warm tones add a touch of cosiness to this room.
A statue of Buddha is usually a welcome addition to any space that has been set up for meditation as it adds a sense of calm and serenity to the space. Pops of colour in warm tones add a touch of cosiness to this room.
5. Take a seat
Staring at this sitting Buddha statue, with its hands in a Samadhi mudra (a hand gesture that is believed to encourage the energy of meditation and deep contemplation), might just be enough to evoke a sense of peace and tranquility … perfect for a bedroom.
Staring at this sitting Buddha statue, with its hands in a Samadhi mudra (a hand gesture that is believed to encourage the energy of meditation and deep contemplation), might just be enough to evoke a sense of peace and tranquility … perfect for a bedroom.
6. Purpose built
The sitting cushions as well as other meditation-related objects are neatly tucked away, in this built-in cupboard, when they’re not in use. This frees up the room for other relaxing activities such as yoga.
How built-ins up the storage quota in a home
The sitting cushions as well as other meditation-related objects are neatly tucked away, in this built-in cupboard, when they’re not in use. This frees up the room for other relaxing activities such as yoga.
How built-ins up the storage quota in a home
7. All together now
Light-coloured wood blends well with the overall pale palette of this room that has been set up for group meditation.
Light-coloured wood blends well with the overall pale palette of this room that has been set up for group meditation.
8. Let there be light
This wall-to-wall length of windows allows for a well-lit space, subtly raised and separated from the main living room, for a spot of quiet reflection.
This wall-to-wall length of windows allows for a well-lit space, subtly raised and separated from the main living room, for a spot of quiet reflection.
9. Let it flow
Feel the tension in your muscles melt away and the “monkeys in the mind” quieten as you enter this room. Dark paint and wood, and the wood carving of Buddha’s portrait work well together to bring a certain calmness into this pace. Just add natural scents, draw those curtains … and … chill.
Feel the tension in your muscles melt away and the “monkeys in the mind” quieten as you enter this room. Dark paint and wood, and the wood carving of Buddha’s portrait work well together to bring a certain calmness into this pace. Just add natural scents, draw those curtains … and … chill.
10. Adapt to suit
No cabana space? No worries! This idea is still adaptable to smaller spaces. And if you need to have a ledge to put some plants or scented beeswax candles, take a look at the floating shelf (above, on the right side) – it blends into the wall, creating the illusion of an even more expansive space. It’s the pale colour palette, lightweight materials and abundance of natural light that create the ethereal, serene feel.
No cabana space? No worries! This idea is still adaptable to smaller spaces. And if you need to have a ledge to put some plants or scented beeswax candles, take a look at the floating shelf (above, on the right side) – it blends into the wall, creating the illusion of an even more expansive space. It’s the pale colour palette, lightweight materials and abundance of natural light that create the ethereal, serene feel.
11. A soothing cuppa
Just taking the time to brew and drink a cup of tea, mindfully, can help dissipate mental chatter. And this tea room is the perfect spot for that.
“Tea meditation is a perfect example of [the] fact that you can experience magic in even the most ordinary activities of your everyday life,” shares mindfulness and meditation teacher Matt Valentine on his blog, Buddhaimonia.
Just taking the time to brew and drink a cup of tea, mindfully, can help dissipate mental chatter. And this tea room is the perfect spot for that.
“Tea meditation is a perfect example of [the] fact that you can experience magic in even the most ordinary activities of your everyday life,” shares mindfulness and meditation teacher Matt Valentine on his blog, Buddhaimonia.
12. Keep it simple
The aim of meditation is to help one combat stress and give a more balanced perspective. Clutter in a room will only add to the stress.
A backlit stone wall feature in cool grey offers a focal point for some quiet contemplation, while the pale palette (paint and wood) further soothes all the senses. In this case, all you need is a comfortable seat cushion.
The aim of meditation is to help one combat stress and give a more balanced perspective. Clutter in a room will only add to the stress.
A backlit stone wall feature in cool grey offers a focal point for some quiet contemplation, while the pale palette (paint and wood) further soothes all the senses. In this case, all you need is a comfortable seat cushion.
13. Get centred
And if your home is blessed with space, add a green wall (wallpaper is an option!). The colour symbolises new life and growth and is associated with healing, harmony and balance.
Learn how to harness the power of colours
And if your home is blessed with space, add a green wall (wallpaper is an option!). The colour symbolises new life and growth and is associated with healing, harmony and balance.
Learn how to harness the power of colours
14. Claim your spot
A serene corner welcomes meditation. Dress it to suit your needs. Fresh flowers, scent and a small statue of a sitting Buddha make for an inviting corner to sit and refresh one’s mind, body and spirit.
A serene corner welcomes meditation. Dress it to suit your needs. Fresh flowers, scent and a small statue of a sitting Buddha make for an inviting corner to sit and refresh one’s mind, body and spirit.
15. Visually appealing
Statues depicting Buddha’s hands are just as popular and meaningful as those of a full Buddha figure. This water feature does double duty in its design and function. The sound of water gently making its way from the fingers and in between the petals of the lotus flower can be as soothing as a mediation playlist.
More indoor water features to consider
Statues depicting Buddha’s hands are just as popular and meaningful as those of a full Buddha figure. This water feature does double duty in its design and function. The sound of water gently making its way from the fingers and in between the petals of the lotus flower can be as soothing as a mediation playlist.
More indoor water features to consider
16. Lighten up
And have a good night. Sometimes, a simple object that’s pleasing to the senses is all it takes to bring a sense of calm to a space.
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Do you have a dedicated space for your a bit of peace and quiet? Share with us your tips on how you created your quiet spot in the Comments below.
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And have a good night. Sometimes, a simple object that’s pleasing to the senses is all it takes to bring a sense of calm to a space.
TELL US
Do you have a dedicated space for your a bit of peace and quiet? Share with us your tips on how you created your quiet spot in the Comments below.
MORE
10 Ideas for a Healing Home
Home Cures: How Your Home Can Mend a Bad Day
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Well-lit by a window along the side wall and painted in a soft tint of green, this short passageway, which might otherwise be considered ‘wasted space’, makes for a cosy spot to spend time with your thoughts.