Meditation is a mental exercise that involves focusing one's mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Some common techniques include:

1. Concentrative Meditation: Focus on one point, such as your breath or a mantra.

2. Mindfulness Meditation: Observe thoughts and emotions without judgment.

3. Movement Meditation: Incorporate physical movement, such as yoga or tai chi, into your meditation practice.

To get started with meditation, find a quiet and comfortable place to sit, set a timer for the desired length of your meditation, and start focusing your mind. It's normal for thoughts to arise, but simply acknowledge them and redirect your focus back to your chosen object of meditation.

Remember, meditation is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. Be patient with yourself and enjoy the journey.

Benefits of Meditation

Meditation has been shown to offer a range of physical and mental benefits, including:

1. Reduced stress and anxiety: Meditation helps calm the mind and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

2. Improved focus and concentration: Regular meditation can improve cognitive function, leading to better focus and concentration.

3. Increased self-awareness: Meditation can increase self-awareness and help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

4. Better sleep: Meditation has been shown to improve sleep quality, especially for those with insomnia.

5. Pain management: Meditation has been found to be effective in reducing chronic pain and improving pain management.

6. Enhanced immune function: Studies have shown that regular meditation can improve the body's immune function.

7. Improved emotional well-being: Meditation can help boost mood and improve overall emotional well-being.

It's important to note that the effects of meditation can vary depending on the individual and the type of meditation practiced. To experience the full benefits of meditation, it's recommended to make it a regular part of your routine.

How To Start Meditation

As we are all aware, meditation has several benefits. From helping us find peace of mind and a sense of calmness, to lowering stress levels, meditation takes us to a better place. Moreover, meditating regularly helps improve our concentration and productivity, and to some extent pumps up energy levels. Meditating regularly is essential - as long as it’s done the right way!

Here’s our guide to mindful meditation:

What is meditation and how it makes a difference

Meditation is not a complex process. If anything, it is liberating. Something as simple as focusing on your breath can alter your stress levels drastically, helping you live a better life both in body and mind. But meditation takes time and technique - it isn’t as easy as curling your fingers and adopting a pose. When you are new to meditation, your mind will be restless, flooded with thoughts and on the move, as it’s been trained to do. But when you settle into the routine and develop this habit through consistent practice, you will notice the changes yourself: the emptying of your mind becomes easier, as does controlling your thoughts and emotions. Meditation can help you regulate and reduce everything from rage, to hunger pangs, emotional turmoil, impatience and the like.

How to meditate the right way

Everyone can meditate, and should. You can start with creating a comfortable space for yourself and setting a timer. Then ease into it and forget the rest of the world for those moments. Be kind to yourself and understand that achieving complete concentration will only come with time. Follow the steps given below for effective meditation: 

1. Sit somewhere silent
   Meditating amidst nature is the most ideal location for the activity, so you can head to a nearby park to sit comfortably under a tree or by the lake. You can also do this with lights off at home in a room with no noise. Convenience and comfort is key!
   
2. Time yourself
   This is important to note how long you are able to sit in one place, focus, and relax at the same time. As you become more adapted to the activity, you can increase your time.
   
3. Focus on your breathing
   The most crucial part of meditation is the ability to understand your breathing. Let the sound of taking in and releasing oxygen distract you from the surroundings around you.
4. Pay attention to your body
   Feel how this exercise makes your body and mind feel. Every time you breathe in, and for every count you exhale - how does your body change?
   
5. Don’t let wandering thoughts affect you
   There will be plenty of thoughts that will come to your mind. This is natural - don’t let it frustrate you. Accept each thought as it comes, and let it go.  Try and focus on your breathing or the rhythms in your body, and you’ll find your thoughts slowing with time.
   
6. Finish slowly
   Once you feel ready or your time is up, slowly open your eyes and stay there for a minute. Take in everything around, as you come back to reality.

Make it a habit 

Put reminders to help you take time out in your schedule to meditate. As with any habit, consistency is paramount. Do it often, and it’ll be a part of your lifestyle in no time. 

Sri Yantra Mats

 

At Kaarigar, we craft an exquisite Sri Yantra design mat that is perfect for meditation.

A Yantra is a geometrical shape or object that is said to aid meditation. Sri Yantra is the King of all Yantras, and is said to evoke the goodness of the entire universe. This mat, made by artisans back in India, has the Sri Yantra pattern printed on it alongside 4 incredible pure copper plates in each corner. Their role, traditionally, is to provide grounding and prevent the energy you create during meditation from dissipating.

Mastering the art of meditation comes with time and practice. It can’t be aced in one day. People often include it as a part of other daily activities, from workouts to their Yoga routines. Meditation is known to be highly therapeutic, and is often the most natural cure to stress or pent up emotions. Immerse yourself in meditation and give your mind the support it needs to find peace, everyday. 

Sri Yantra, also referred to as Sri Chakra, is cosmic geometry and has been used to balance energy forces for thousands of years. Composed of nine interlocking triangles around a Bindu, these triangles point outwards to attract the goodness from the universe. Health, Wealth and General Well Being.

 

The importance of the Sri Yantra Design

Representing evolution, cosmos, and peace, the Sri Yantra design is filled with symbols that each hold a distinct meaning and purpose. The upward isosceles triangles stand for Brahm, the male, and the downward ones represent Jagat Janani, the female. The Bindu, or the dot, in the center is a reflection of the core source of the universe. The sacred symbol of evolution embodies life and existence.

The Sri Yantra Meditation Mat

We have incorporated the Sri Yantra in our Meditation Mat to prevent your mind from wandering and help you focus on the Meditation, Jaap or Bhakti to make it more impactful

Aside from the Sri Yantra design on the seat of the mat, we have 4 Gold Plated Copper Plates with the Sri Yantra design that have been placed on the 4 corners of your Meditation Mat.

The function of these Copper Plates is to provide grounding and prevent the energy that you create from being absorbed into the earth by gravity.

 

The Maha Meru Yantra

Balancing the exterior to match the calmness within one is crucial to their well-being. The Maha Meru Yantra is said to manage the flow of energy and invoke goodness and protect one against evil. Also referred to as the Mother of all Mandalas, it is a cosmic geometry that’s believed to align the energy in your surroundings. Maintaining the Kaarigar Maha Meru Yantra is simple. When you first receive the Maha Meru Yantra, wipe with a clean moist cloth. and place it in the North East corner of your room.


Yoga and meditation are a way of life that help people become healthier-both mentally and physically. Buy our Sri Yantra Mediation Mat and the magnificent Maha Meru Yantra to witness the change each of the two will bring to your life. You can find them on our website and place an order now.

The philosophical world of yantras awaits you.