How to create an effective meditation space?

A good meditation spot. A designated space reinforces your focus and helps nudge you toward your sitting practice. Select a quiet location a few steps away from electronic and household traffic. Just a corner of your bedroom will do. Your brain will begin to associate this location with practice, nudging you to remember the mental habit and signaling "time to meditate."

Comfortable seats enable comfortable practice. Seek what your body requires. Those who sit in chairs should be able to keep their feet flat on the floor comfortably, and if floor practitioners, sit on cushions that lift their hips slightly above the knees; otherwise, all slinging pain passes so uncomfortably through the spine that practice cannot be continued. Practice the position you think you want before you call for or make it permanent.

Lighting adjustments create ideal conditions. Soft indirect light lessens strain on your eyes. The morning sun bestows a natural, energizing quality on your art; later in the day, try working under lamps with a warm glow. You can become agitated by overhead fluorescent lights, and your mind and eyes respond well to a cool visual environment.

Minimal distractions are essential for beginners. Remove your phone and all other electronics from sight. Use simple storage to control clutter. Face your space towards a blank wall or an outside area. Both of these visual simplicity tips help quiet the mental chatter significantly during these sessions.

Keep it flexible. As a traveler, find a portable meditation kit that suits your needs. Opt for a foldable mat, inflatable cushion, or create space wherever you find yourself - a hotel room or office corner will suffice. The conditions of practice are not as important as a cultivated habit. Your dedication will reveal the Buddha nature in anything.

Read the full article: 10 Essential Meditation Techniques for Beginners