Ask any psychologists or health and wellness experts what activities are ideal for promoting mental and physical health; we are sure many would suggest yoga and meditation. Yoga is an activity that not only enables good joint and muscular health but the relaxation and meditation gained from it is perfect for promoting mental health too.
If you can have your yoga or meditation sessions outside in the fresh air, all the better; creating a sanctuary in your landscaping design is ideal.
Of course, you could participate in yoga and meditation by sitting on your lawn. Still, this article will explore five ways your landscaping design can incorporate a yoga and meditation sanctuary within your garden and, expressly, what features will enhance that sanctuary.
Ensure The Sanctuary Is Well-Shaded
Spending some time bathed in sunshine is good for you, but when it comes time for yoga and meditation hot sun is not ideal. It will be hard to clear your mind to meditate if you are hot, thirsty, and sweat beads running down your face and back, so your sanctuary should be well-shaded. This can be achieved by surrounding it with tall bushes or having a shelter built with a roof or covered with light fabrics to create shade.
Provide Yourself Plenty Of Space With A Focal Point In The Centre
Although yoga does not require a large area to run around, unlike other activities, you still need space and freedom to move around freely. This should be considered when designing your sanctuary. It should also have a natural centre where you can focus your body and your mind. Therefore the shape of your cover should be square, triangular, or circular, as these all have an obvious centre point.
Include A Water Feature Within Or Nearby Your Sanctuary
If you have ever been relaxing next to a stream or small river, you will know that the sound of water flowing is one of the most relaxing on earth, and that is why including a water feature in or near your sanctuary is highly desirable. Within your landscaping design, this could be a small fountain or a statue with water flowing out of it. If space and budget allow, it could also be a water wall that can create a stunning background for your yoga and meditation sanctuary.
Include The ‘Earth’ Element
‘Earth’ is the element that is regarded as necessary for grounding and calmness, both of which fit perfectly with yoga and medication. As for how you include earth within your landscaping design, the most straightforward answer is to have lots of plants around the exterior of your sanctuary. In addition, using colours to represent the earth can work, so using gold, rust, and brown coloured features works. Other items can include large rocks, stone ornaments, and stone statues.
Include The ‘Fire’ Element
The element representing vitality and confidence is fire, and again this presents you with several opportunities within your landscaping design to make your yoga and meditation sanctuary the best it can be. Real fire can be produced using candles, torches and even an open firepit. If these are not feasible, the bright warm colours such as orange, red and yellow in fabrics, particularly within the plants in your garden, will all work too.
