Conscious Design – Creating a Meditation Space
Combining the principles of Sacred Geometry, Vastu-Yoga of the interiors and Conscious living, we come to the forefront of having a designated space for spiritual yoga or meditation, creating and evolving our connection to the source, the divine universe. It encourages coherence and is based on our conscious determination to become aware of our surroundings and the energy vibrations they carry. Welcoming you with its serene warmth and uplifting our spirits, your sacred space calms your mind as it guides it toward supreme consciousness.
Your Sacred Space is your sanctuary, free from distractions, the northeast corner of your home carries the most conductive energies. Blues, greens, light purples have a calming effect. Open sunlight streaming through windows, natural landscapes are ideal for imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul. Make your space personal and stylish, an extension of your inner personality, and discover what really works for you. Handmade vintage tapestries of old sari dresses in soft hues and random designs carry a conscious effort to use eco-friendly decor.
Vintage Recycled Sari Patchwork Floor Pillows, Hand Woven Cotton Blankets Made in Natural Cotton, It is important to use materials that are innately grounding, promoting a healthy environment.
Old brass or copper puja lamps using ghee wicks create soft warm tones of light that charge the room with positive energy. Old world traditions bring structure to our practice and align our chakras.
The altar is the most important part of the room. Use vintage or comfortable door tables that serve as a space to place objects that are special to you. Handcrafted from antique woods and studded with grounding metals, they incorporate symbols and traditions from your preferred religious practice or, if you prefer, you can use a combination of crystals or elements that have spiritual significance. My altar houses the Hindu gods of Ganesha, Lakshmi, Durga, Shiva and Vishnu. The Sri Yantra is placed next to the Goddess and the Lingam next to Shiva. The evolution of consciousness begins by evoking the energy of Ganesha and culminates in offering yourself, everything to the Divine. Altar cabinets made from the doors of ancient temples carry beautiful meditative energies and are also very practical for housing your deities.
The five senses that corroborate the five elements as in Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth – correspond to hearing, touch, sight, taste and smell, respectively. The ether through which sound is transmitted is related to the auditory function, the ear. Air is associated with the sense of touch, the sensory organ of the skin. Fire shows itself as light, heat, and color, and is related to vision, the eye. Water corresponds to the organ of taste, since without water the tongue cannot taste. The earth element is related to the sense of smell, the nose. The five subtle elements form the very basis of all things found in the material world. Embracing the Five Elements in your meditation gives you a complete practice. The practice of meditation begins by concentrating on the breath and your intention. Calming the mind, light the diya, placing a jar full of water next to your deity, begin with the mantra Om, the primal sound of creation. Focus on your intention, each breath raises your vibration through the chakras until it merges with the Cosmos.
Spirituality is the path to happiness of the heart. Evolve your practice by creating a sacred space that connects your conscious with your subconscious. Your house is your sanctuary; a place of joy, where your self lights up unconsciously, without knowing borders.