Meditation stools & cushions
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:58 am
I was wondering if anyone else had any 'accessories' they use as part of their practice?
I tool delivery this morning of a toadstool shaped meditation stool and cushion. Up until now I have avoided spending much money on my practice because I know in the past I have tried to buy all the associated stuff with a new venture, gym membership and a full gym kit for example, in the hope it would make me actually go to the gym. It never worked.
However as I have been practacising for more than 6 months now and considering a stool for a long time, I made sure to consider it mindfully rather than just order it on a whim. So I thought I would go ahead and get one. I noticed when I attended a mindfulness taster day last year that I struggle to remain sat straight for more than a minute or two because of the physical problems I have. I meditate sat on the sofa normally which can sometimes be too comfortable. So I am hoping to try a short 5 minute meditation a day using the stool as well as a longer session when I am more comfortably sat. Concentrating on staying upright should keep me in the present moment!
Does anyone else have a stool, cushion, mat or anything else they use to aid their practice?
I tool delivery this morning of a toadstool shaped meditation stool and cushion. Up until now I have avoided spending much money on my practice because I know in the past I have tried to buy all the associated stuff with a new venture, gym membership and a full gym kit for example, in the hope it would make me actually go to the gym. It never worked.
However as I have been practacising for more than 6 months now and considering a stool for a long time, I made sure to consider it mindfully rather than just order it on a whim. So I thought I would go ahead and get one. I noticed when I attended a mindfulness taster day last year that I struggle to remain sat straight for more than a minute or two because of the physical problems I have. I meditate sat on the sofa normally which can sometimes be too comfortable. So I am hoping to try a short 5 minute meditation a day using the stool as well as a longer session when I am more comfortably sat. Concentrating on staying upright should keep me in the present moment!
Does anyone else have a stool, cushion, mat or anything else they use to aid their practice?