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