Meditation Checklist

Gather together:

• regular time slot and amount of time
• quite or peaceful place for your meditation
• meditation cushion, bench, or favorite chair
• distractions turned off (telephone and answering machine, etc.)
• comfortable attire
• comfortable sitting position
• meditation technique
• desire to meditate and diligence
• a smile

Options to consider:

• stretching before sitting (e.g., cat/cow, downward dog, cobra, lunges, cobbler/butterfly, pigeon/cradle)
• blanket, shawl, or sweater if you tend to feel chilled
• personalization objects or altar for the area