How Meditation Shawls Enhance Mindfulness

Meditation is one of those practices that transforms a person from within. Meditation teaches you mindfulness, it shows you how to be contained within yourself while also being one with the world around you. 

There are many benefits of getting into meditation and yoga as they are holistic approaches toward a healthy life, which support both mental and physical well being. Anyone can practice meditation and it doesn’t require too much effort, time or expenditure. However, to get the most out of the time spent meditating, it’s important to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity for yourself and your thoughts.

An important clothing item for meditation is a meditation shawl. Meditation shawls are long and wide scarves that are made of natural fabrics like wool, silk and cotton. They are used to cover the body of the person who is meditating. They are both incredibly cozy and undeniably sacred to those who use them while meditating. 

The fabric of the shawl is of importance here. While woollen meditation shawls are essential for colder regions like Europe and Canada, one can also choose to use a silk-wool mix. The soft texture of a silk wool scarf keeps the person who is meditating comfortable, allowing their mind to focus with ease.

There are many ways in which a meditation shawl enhances mindfulness. Let’s take a look.

Keeps the body warm and comfortable

Our body cools down when we meditate. This can be an uncomfortable and distracting feeling, especially during the cold European winter months. By wrapping a meditation shawl made of pure wool around your shoulders like a blanket will help you stay warm and peaceful, so the cold does not distract you, and you remain present in the meditative state.

The comforting and breathable texture and softness of pure wool can also add to the depth of your meditative experience.

To reach a deeper meditative state

Meditation shawls act like a safe cocoon around you, enveloping you in warmth and blissful separation from the noisy outside world. They act like a private sanctuary for you, your thoughts, and your feelings. This helps you focus on your inner self and reach a deeper meditative state. Regular deep meditation helps us connect with ourselves and be more self-reflective, allowing us to be more present and mindful in our everyday lives.

A means to bring positivity to your mind

Wearing a shawl when meditating helps bring a lot of positive energy to you. The shawl you use regularly to meditate is believed to contain the peace and positive energy that stems from your meditation. The shawl continues to retain this accumulated energy, even after your meditation session. So, over time you are wrapping yourself in a lot of collected positivity which can enhance the mindfulness you derive from meditating.

The peace and positivity you surround yourself with, and the atmosphere around you is essential to your good health and mindful living. You can use meditation shawls to contain and retain this positivity and let your mind and body dwell in it as you meditate.

A regularly used meditation shawl becomes a conduit of peace and reflection, augmenting your mindfulness and keeping you within a sense of calm tranquillity.

Treat the shawl as a precious item and keep it clean and well-preserved. As you build a deeper bond with yourself, you’ll find it easier to jump into that peaceful state with the help of your meditation shawl and sustain a state of mindfulness for longer.

In your spiritual journey, your meditation shawl becomes your true companion.

Choose from a beautiful range of handmade meditation shawls and prayer shawls at MARICHI World.