| Can a meditation supply item help you go | | | | Other meditation supply items that might |
| into a deeper state of inner awareness? | | | | help you achieve a greater level of |
| If you choose the right item, there is a | | | | stillness include: |
| good chance that it can help you get | | | | Eye Pillows - These are used when you |
| more comfortable and allow you to become | | | | are lying down while meditating. They |
| more relaxed. | | | | are often made of flax seed covered with |
| A common problem with meditation is that | | | | silk and they are placed directly over |
| many people are not flexible enough to | | | | the acupressure points that surround |
| sit in a position for a long time | | | | your eyes. They relieve tension and |
| without starting to feel some discomfort | | | | block out light. Some include |
| in their bodies. If you are not | | | | aromatherapy oils to promote a deep |
| comfortable in the traditional crossed | | | | feeling of relaxation. |
| legged or Lotus positions, you might | | | | Meditation Blanket - You can use one to |
| benefit from one of the following | | | | cover a cushion, chair, or bench. You |
| meditation supply items. | | | | can also use it to cover yourself during |
| Meditation Chair - This can be a very | | | | your meditation to provide you with |
| useful accessory if you tend to | | | | warmth. Some are made from very soft |
| experience pain in your lower back when | | | | fabrics, which help promote a deeper |
| you sit for long periods of time. | | | | sense of relaxation. |
| Chairs support your upper back and some | | | | Meditation Music - Using soft music can |
| have lumbar cushions that you can adjust | | | | help you relax fully so you can |
| to provide the maximum level of comfort | | | | experience a deeper meditation practice. |
| for your lower back. | | | | Meditation Timers - If you are concerned |
| Meditation Bench - If your hips are not | | | | about spending too long a period of time |
| very flexible, this item can help you | | | | in meditation, you will not be able to |
| sit more comfortably by providing extra | | | | focus fully within. Set one of these |
| support for your legs and knees. Some | | | | timers so you can let go and be fully |
| of them tilt slightly forward to help | | | | present in your meditation. At just the |
| you maintain good posture while | | | | right time, you will be gently alerted |
| meditating. | | | | that your practice time is over. |
| Meditation Cushion - This can be useful | | | | There are a variety of items that you |
| if your hips are relatively flexible but | | | | can try during your meditation to see |
| you still want to take some pressure off | | | | which ones you like and to discover |
| your legs. You can use one or more | | | | which ones help you go deeper within. |
| cushions so that your seat is raised | | | | Remember, the goal of meditation is |
| high enough to allow you to sit | | | | stillness. When your body is |
| comfortably, while still maintaining | | | | comfortable, then your mind has the |
| proper spinal alignment. | | | | ability to become still. |