An immense sense of calm comes over you as you enter your meditation room. Perhaps it is the smiling Buddha statue or the carved wall sculptures of Ganesha and Krishna that lead you to your space of spiritual awakening. Sustainable design focuses on the use of materials such as reclaimed woods that have been reused in cabinets and chests that are used as altars or for storage. Bringing with them the energies of ancient times are the chakra and lotus carvings that are associated with the elements of nature.
Altars are places of worship, vortices of energy that infuse your aura into the space around them. An altar is a physical manifestation of your inner spirituality. Beautifully decorated ancient arches that house Ganesha, sculptures and idols of Lakshmi, mala and pyramids, elements that connect you with the divinity as you see it within you, a space where you consciously reflect on the relationships of the present and the past. Your altar vibrates with your spiritual energy and when you meditate before it, the energy is reflected again growing exponentially.
The pile of cushions made from recycled saris and the canopy with colorful sheers that cascade to the floor make this cozy little space bohemian and free-spirited. Vintage wooden arched frames on the walls unite the meditative space with the zen of the room.
Practicing yoga before your altar or doing your meditation reconnects you with the most intimate purpose of your life. The ancient door leading to your meditation room has lotus and chakra carvings, an ancient Indian door with shades of rose, so rich in its love story for the divine spirit, potted plants that give your beautiful space its scent.
The triple arch opens onto your beautiful lush green garden, and you feel one with nature. I have altars all over the garden, the natural stone hanuman statue is surrounded by potted plants and sits under the huge banyan tree, my evening walk is self-reflective and energizing as I offer it flowers, absorbing its strength and stamina, calming everyone down. Troubled thoughts and let your guard down.
Bad in rudraksha, quartz crystal, lapis lazuli, and photos of loved ones surround my altar as I seek reassurance by connecting with my mom and dad during meditation. I sing to Ganesha as he opens new portals and new chapters in my life, teaching me his ways of wisdom. The beautiful Saraswati teaches me to be mindful in my choice of words and to always be kind in thought and word.
The tree of life carving teaches me to believe in the flourishing of love and life as we go through difficulties and strained relationships. My meditation room guides me with all its energies and helps my consciousness to expand and merge with the cosmic divinity. Hanuman and Shiva, the same or different? The manifest and the unmanifest. Get one step closer to understanding the mystery of life with beautiful carvings of Krishna and Shiva lining the walls reminiscent of the Ajanta Ellora caves in India. Your altar contains the love you offer and magnifies it in multiple ways.