Originally published July 17 2005
Meditation garden can be calming retreat for those under stress
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
RedNova has easy-to-follow instructions on how to create your own peaceful meditation garden, using just a small patch of backyard space.
There are many biblical references to gardens, and for many religions, the garden is a place for connecting with one's inner being through meditation and contemplation.
Because most of us find gardens to be naturally calming places, they provide sanctuary, a place to recover from stress and to be refreshed spiritually.
Quiet places are needed for contemplation and prayer.
Perhaps you need a simple spot that you can visit from a window in your home or office.
Dappled shade contributes to a feeling of restfulness.
And try to situate your meditation garden away from the noisy distraction of passing traffic.
Take time to determine an effective layout for your garden, maximizing sight lines and exploiting patterns created by shade and sun. Simplicity should be your guide, as simple forms are soothing to the eye as well as the mind.
Choose soothing, soft colors for the garden, and work with large masses of plants to create a visually tranquil space.
The melodic sound of moving water is an excellent enhancement in a meditation garden, a natural form of "white noise" that helps move you into another realm mentally.
This water feature can take the form of a self-contained fountain unit or a more elaborate pond installation.
To use a meditation in all seasons, however, it's best to incorporate a bench or chair into your design.
You may enjoy watching the patterns created by the moving water in a fountain, or may find a statue or other piece of garden sculpture more inspirational.
You may decide to work solely with texture and foliage variegation to develop a restful green garden, minimizing maintenance to a degree.
Plant symbolism is another tack to take in meditation garden design.
Incorporate those plants that have meaning to you.
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