What is the best time for meditation?

Avatar for stormflower
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-11-2005
What is the best time for meditation?
3
Wed, 07-20-2005 - 3:57pm


I just wondered what the best time for meditation is? When it's dark out? I tried meditating before my nap, but didn't really have results. I work nights, so I nap in the day time often.

thanks!
Sarah

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-31-2003
Wed, 07-20-2005 - 4:58pm
I think we should ask you that one, you have been having some very nice experiences.

 

Avatar for stormflower
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-11-2005
Thu, 07-21-2005 - 4:00pm
I usually meditate right before I go to sleep, and the house is completely quiet. I work nights so I usually take a nap right before I leave for work, and that's when I meditate. Whenever I feel like I can relax the most generally. Do you have rituals, Cara?
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-09-2001
Thu, 07-21-2005 - 6:11pm

It doesn't really matter, although just before sleep isn't necessarily a good idea. Too relaxed or tired, and you fall asleep instead of meditate. :P I generally found that having it as my first activity to start my "day" (before coffee, shower, etc.) was best. Then it set a beneficial tone for the rest of my day. I've also done mini meditation sessions when on my lunch break, also, by using an unused office and closing the door, or sitting in my car in a quiet area, etc.

Meditation can be done anywhere, any time. Do it when you need it and can get a quiet space to do it. ;)

Gypsy



Blessings,

Gypsy

)O(