As we all know, nature relaxes and calms the mind. Gardening allows people to spend time around nature and find their inner peace while they get lost in the calmness their green leafy friends bring about the environment. The nice thing about having a garden is that you can create your own set-up according to whatever you think gives you peace.
Steps in Making Your Garden
The goal of making your own meditation garden is to provide a private, soothing, and serene space in your backyard. There are no rules to creating your garden; if it gives you peace and relaxation, you’ve already reached your goal. Listed below is a quick guide for you to start your own meditation garden
1. Create a Plan
Imagine how you want your garden to be. Whatever you think would be attractive for your space would be perfect. If you think fountains or ponds would look good, go for it. If you feel the colors yellow and orange blend in your meditation area, translate those colors into ideas you could incorporate into your design. Remember, your meditation garden should be a place for you to rest and relax, so you will need to have features that promote comfort and serenity.
Before thinking about all these things, first, consider your budget so you would not go too extreme in making plans and buying expensive items or garden designs.
2. Take Note of Your Working Space
After creating a plan for your meditation garden, consider the appearance of your soon-to-be garden. How big is your space? Is it sloped or flat? Do you need a fence for privacy? These are some of the things that you should consider before actually working in your garden. When you’ve already taken note of it, you can already start building.
3. Start Working On Your Plan
Make use of what you have. If you already have a pond, work around it. You can be resourceful and creative with the items you have in your garden. All you need to work on now is the features you intend to add to make it a more serene place.
4. Incorporate Structures and Tree Lines
Garden entrances will look classy if you wish. Make sure your entry gives you an instant feeling of excitement and privacy. You can also put tree houses and gazebos if you think these would help you relax. Incorporating enclosed pavilions are essential in your garden to provide shelter from the heat of the sun or the pouring rain - these could definitely supplement your meditation.
Adding tree lines to your space could provide privacy from your neighbor’s backyard. Trees provide shelter from the scorching heat, so if you think meditating under your beautiful trees is an excellent way to relieve your stress, trees could help you solve that dilemma. Also, if you somehow want to get lost in a pseudo forest, your tree lines could do the job.
5. Think About Your Resting Spots
Your resting area is the most crucial element in your meditation garden. You could incorporate a pathway made of stones or wood. The place where you plan to sit or lie down should not be too hot or too cold for you to concentrate on your peace.
6. Additional Features
When your groundwork and your resting areas are all planned out, you can already add the features you intend to have in your garden. Wheelbarrows and other decorations would look good in your garden. But make sure not to make your garden too complicated, for it can already create noise and disturb you while you meditate.
7. Don’t Forget Your Garden Essentials
Having a garden promotes wellness and relaxation, but it can be quite a challenge if you do not have the things you need for maintenance. Keeping your garden clean and tidy is one way to have a serene atmosphere. A garden hose, a leaf blower, or a sprinkler are a few things you need to keep your garden design in as they are.
What Elements Promote Meditation In The Garden?
If you still do not have any idea on how you want your garden to be, here are some ideas you can start with for your meditation area:
1. Water
The sound of flowing water can promote relaxation and a calming effect for most people. If your area is situated near a busy road, the sound of water can mask the traffic noise. If you think this is an excellent addition to your garden, a fountain, waterfalls, a birdbath, or a pond would do.
2. Meditation Sounds
If you want to supplement your quiet meditation with some sound, you can use baritone wind chime or meditation bells to help create and environment appropriate for meditation. Make sure the chimes and bells you use are for meditation; some can be very hypnotic.
3. Simple Lines and Structures
A simple and uncomplicated sheltered area for meditation would make a great place for you to do yoga and quiet time. An example of this could be an empty teahouse or an open meditation room.
4. Nature
Your garden would not be complete without the greens. Looking through nature while meditating can help you concentrate and relax your eyes. Most people find it calming to stare at trees or just nature in particular, so having this in your garden would be an essential factor.
