Pre-Session Prep: Sacred Space Sanctuary
CREATING A SACRED SPACE SANCTUARY FOR MEDITATION
Ladies, this is your time for YOU …
When was the last time you did something just for you?
If you're too busy or stressed or you don’t feel you are
deserving of joy, fun, relaxation, rest or pleasure, then
your self-care begins to suffer and you start to neglect
yourself.
Meditation is next-level self care
But the moment you commit to making your self-care a
priority, you’re telling the Universe (and even yourself)
that you love yourself and believe you deserve to live a
beautiful, amazing life that you also love–because YOU DO!
It is a radical act of love just to sit down and be quiet for a time by yourself - Jon Kabat Zinn
The time is passing so quickly. Think about it, right now, right in this moment…you are the youngest you will ever be again! Ever!! And if
you still haven't made your own self-care a priority in your life yet, then when do you honestly think you will? So how about starting now?
So many women today can experience tremendous benefits from practicing real self-care and I don't know any self-care practice that does this faster, easier or better than getting quiet to reconnect with your deepest self in meditation. Studies show that meditating regularly can result in significant improvement in your mood, in your ability to handle challenges and stress and even help you to be more focused and
productive, so you can perform at the top of your game, which can make a big difference in any busy life!
Self care + self awareness = Self Love
When was the last time you did something just for you?
If you're too busy or stressed or you don’t feel you are
deserving of joy, fun, relaxation, rest or pleasure, then
your self-care begins to suffer and you start to neglect
yourself.
Meditation is next-level self care
But the moment you commit to making your self-care a
priority, you’re telling the Universe (and even yourself)
that you love yourself and believe you deserve to live a
beautiful, amazing life that you also love–because YOU DO!
It is a radical act of love just to sit down and be quiet for a time by yourself - Jon Kabat Zinn
The time is passing so quickly. Think about it, right now, right in this moment…you are the youngest you will ever be again! Ever!! And if
you still haven't made your own self-care a priority in your life yet, then when do you honestly think you will? So how about starting now?
So many women today can experience tremendous benefits from practicing real self-care and I don't know any self-care practice that does this faster, easier or better than getting quiet to reconnect with your deepest self in meditation. Studies show that meditating regularly can result in significant improvement in your mood, in your ability to handle challenges and stress and even help you to be more focused and
productive, so you can perform at the top of your game, which can make a big difference in any busy life!
Self care + self awareness = Self Love
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HOW TO CREATE A SACRED SPACE SANCTUARY
Meditation is not to escape from society, but to come back to ourselves and see what is going on. - Thich Nhat Hanh If your intention is to create a life that promotes greater balance, harmony, happiness and true inner peace, then you need to make time to reconnect with your inner-self. Creating space for this intimate connection allows us to go within and listen as our own innate wisdom and guidance comes through. This also involves disconnecting and stepping away from your regular day-to-day busy life for a little while, and pausing and setting aside some quality time to revitalize and pamper yourself. Setting the space for meditation helps to give you the mental break between your meditation session and the rest of your day. Having your own Sacred Space Sanctuary means an inviting, calming, serene and safe place to retreat to. And when your Sacred Space Sanctuary looks and feels like one, it just naturally encourages meditation. By doing this, you are signaling to the Universe that you are ready to transform your environment, your living space and even your life itself, into a truly Sacred Space. To get the full benefits of meditating, I want women to have a lovely, relaxing spa-like experience while they’re doing their meditation practice, whether they're alone or in session with me. Before you begin your meditation, honor yourself by spending time preparing a physical Sacred Space. Create an environment for yourself that is private, cozy, soothing, peaceful, quiet and free from outside distractions and where you will not be disturbed. Now, is any of this necessary in order to meditate or to do Busy Woman's Meditation? No, absolutely not! My intention is to help you feel safe, supported and seen as you learn to meditate. Doing my Busy Woman's Meditation does not require any props (unless you want to use them). All of this is totally optional and purely voluntary. There is no need for any apps, music, crystals or anything else in order to meditate or to do the meditations I'm going to share with you if you are my client. The only thing you really need to do is take a few minutes to unplug and turn inward. All the rest that is included here is simply offered to support your meditation experience and to help you to feel pampered and special. If you choose to, you could have ANY of the following, it's totally up to you. Before you begin your meditation, honor yourself by spending time preparing a physical Sacred Space that is private, quiet and serene and where you will not be disturbed. It involves all of your senses and may include having a somewhat darkened room. If you like relaxing music playing, softly when you meditate (like I do) or guided meditations, I recommend that you use good quality earbuds or a headset, and to eliminate noise, earplugs are definitely recommended for meditating. If you are into using music and brainwave entrainment technology during meditation or to help you focus when working, you may want to investigate brainfm. Using Earbuds (Panasonic $10), headset (Plantronic stereo headset $32), and earplugs are helpful and highly recommended, but not required for meditating. (And for those of you who really can’t stand silence while you’re working or studying at home, there’s an app for that. Coffitivity, gives you "coffee shop chatter" in the background of your work day. The premise behind Coffitivity is that for some people, being a tiny bit distracted gets your creative juices flowing, so check it out if that interests you.) You’ll need a comfortable chair to sit on or a meditation cushion , a Zafu or any beautiful, large pillows or cushions (and sitting on a pillow on the floor in front of your sofa with your back supported by the sofa is a perfect place to meditate). Your Sacred Space Sanctuary can be something as simple as a yoga mat placed on the floor, or sitting in front of a window and lighting a candle, or setting aside a corner of your bedroom, or even a closet. For those of you who do yoga, I recommend you meditate in your favorite restorative yoga pose. For example; "Legs Up the Wall" is deeply relaxing and an excellent one to do. Your Sanctuary can also be as elaborate as an entire room in your home you have set aside just for the purpose of creating the time to connect with yourself. Use your imagination. Play and have fun with this! Surround your Sacred Space with meaningful items. Some suggestions are; incense, candles, flowers, your favorite crystals, salt lamp or salt candle holder, essential oils, an essential oil diffuser, your journal to write your thoughts in, a stop watch or your phone, turned to airplane mode and some water to stay hydrated and to keep the energy moving. You may want figures or statues of Ascended Masters, deities, Buddha, or angels, pictures of loved ones who are here or who have passed on, or whomever and whatever else adds to the experience and will help to make you to feel relaxed, happy and loved. BTW: be sue to wear comfortable clothing when meditating as wearing tight clothes can make you feel too constricted when you’re trying to relax your body and your mind. It's also a good habit to set your intention for your meditation practice. I do ask that all of my clients make it a habit to use this intention, below, before meditating and they are welcome to add any other intention of their choosing to that, too; This is my time to meditate. This is my time for me. Then, no matter how long you meditate for, end each and every meditation with a “thank you” to yourself, for giving yourself a few minutes of stillness in your busy day and for taking some time just for you! Thank you Lynn for the blessing of making such a difference in my life, and sharing your most precious gift and doing it with so much love. - Angali, Psychic and Radio Show Host |
*NOTE: I am not a yoga instructor, so please take responsibility for yourself and attempt any yoga poses at your own risk.
