Having a private place to reflect and relax enhances the meditation experience. A meditation garden is a peaceful sanctuary where you can tune into the rhythms of nature.

Meditation gardens don’t have to be elaborate. You can construct a small platform in your yard with corner posts and horizontal braces for hanging gauzy material to create privacy. Consider a small table to hold candles and a stereo for meditation music. Add cushions on the floor for comfort and blankets for chilly afternoons and your spot in the meditation garden is almost complete. Your sanctuary should include items that invoke relaxation for you personally.

Perhaps the sound of wind rustling through ornamental grass, a small wind-chime or the soft tinkling of running water transport you into a peaceful state. Perhaps you would enjoy statuary or planter boxes or a birdbath. What colors inspire relaxation for you? Flowers come in an endless array of colors; soft and muted or bright and cheerful.

Your choices are only limited by your imagination.

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There are many different meditation techniques, but someone who is just beginning should consider guided meditation. This is simply meditation with a person guiding you who helps you concentrate on your mediation technique. To help overcome distractions, the person trying to meditate focuses on what the guide is saying or singing.

Guided meditation can be done with the aid of a CD or MP3 featuring recordings of a guide reading inspirational script or poetry. The guide may tell the meditating person what to do and what to focus on. There are many such recordings. Someone new to meditation should have no problem finding something uplifting.

There are guided meditation classes that teach meditation techniques and how to best stay focused. These classes sometimes have a specific goal such as physical health, relaxation, spiritual support or spiritual growth. Meditation can be a powerful tool for achieving these goals.

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Using music to meditate is as old as the art of meditation itself; audio frequencies provide a rhythmic beat to help focus the mind and breathing. The choice of music is a personal thing, based on what resonates with you. Your audio files could also include a variety of music to suit different moods and meditation techniques.

Some time ago, in the post “Sound Advice for a Sensual Valentine’s Day”, it reminisced about how it used to be a big deal to make a special “mix” tape to give to someone special. Technology these days makes it even easier to put together a personalized soundtrack. With your computer you can download audio files, often for free. Making your own personal meditation CD is a snap.

If you are new to meditation, you might consider websites offering free audio downloads. This will allow you to explore the world of meditation music while deciding what you like.

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Spirit guides — sometimes referred to as spirit helpers, guides, or guardian angels — are the souls of beings who have gained the wisdom that comes with having lived many lives. They are entities who help you on your journey to spiritual awareness.

People can contact their spirit guides during deep meditation or dreaming; everyone may have more than one spirit guide. Each guide is there to help you with something — healing yourself emotionally or physically, becoming spiritually aware and connecting with creative abilities.

Communicating with your spirit guide takes some practice. Always meditate on energy of 100% Pure Love and Light by saying “My spirit guide of 100% Pure Love and Light.” Once you have achieved a deep meditative state you are ready to try meeting your guide. Spirit guides indicate their presence through physical sensation.

For example, you may feel a tingle or pressure on the top of your head in response to your questions. Each spirit guide will connect with you, allowing you to recognize which of your guides is with you at any given time.

Practice spirit guide meditation and discover a new source of knowledge and deep understanding.

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