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