Setting up a Spiritual Sanctuary
Bring your sacred haven to life
A spiritual sanctuary is the sacred place where you can perform your spiritual meditation and prayer. The ancient Eastern temples are the most well-known sanctuaries in the world. These are surrounded by huge trees and meditation tools - such as Buddha statues, fountains, candles, incense and spiritual chants to create a space connected closely to the spiritual realms.
The function of a sacred sanctuary is to act as a bridge between the mundane physical realm and the unemotional spiritual realm. Spiritual sanctuaries are in essence any space that makes you feel safe, protected and free for exploring your own self-awareness without concern or judgment.
In order to set up a spiritual room at home for calming your mind, you may want to do the following:
- The most important part of setting up a spiritual sanctuary is finding the right place in your home. Any room that's quiet enough to let you concentrate can be a good choice. It's not necessary to meditate in a dark room or a room with natural light, as long as you feel comfortable and relaxed - that space is the best.
- Place symbols in the room that represent your beliefs. Since meditation is the constant observation of the mind, having your belief in your heart as well as around the room itself can put you in the right frame of mind for yoga meditation. Adding statues and decorative fountains to your meditation room can bring alive the spiritual aroma and put you at peace.
- Light candles or incense in the safe place you have chosen to meditate. The illumination and scented vapors of candles and incense can brighten your soul, set your thoughts free and lead you into deep meditation.
- Don't forget to play some gentle meditation music or chants when you are sitting on your zafus clearing your mind. Crystals and Neti pots can be added to provide an extra touch of décor to your sacred room as well.
So, if you're ready? Close your eyes, and let your spiritual sanctuary take you away.
