Meditating - better with or without incense?!
Question: Meditating - better with or without incense.?
And which one do you use/prefer to use.?Health Question & Answer
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I teach meditation and yoga and would have to say that you should meditate with sometimes and without sometimes. Don't get used to a way that you have to be to be able to meditate. Sit near noise sometimes and then find a quiet space at others. That way you won't ever say I need my incense or I can't relax enough. These are some of my favorite meditations I learned at The Chopra Center for Well Being.Health Question & Answer
Aroma Therapy helps soothe, and relax the mind and body and can prepare you for meditation. There are many methods through which mind can be trained towards concentration using the sensory organs. For eyes it would be Tratak. Looking one pointed towards a burning flame. For ears it would be a light music like the sound of Veena etc. which can lead you to one pointed concentration. For the sense of smell it could be incense or fragrance through which the mind find a vehicle for concentration. Some use sex towards achieving it where the sense of touch is the fine principle. One of the five elements are used as vehicle here to reach the alpha state of frequency for the element Ether which is basically the tranquil state of meditation. If the vehicle used is sense of smell, other than Camphor, Sandalwood would be a great choice as incense. Health Question & Answer
I say without. I don't like the smell of it just because it smells like smoke more than fragrance, and I find that distracting. BTW, I am totally SICK of nag champa!!Health Question & Answer
I would say with because they really relax me so it helps :). Personal preference I guess.. just try with both options and see which you prefer :) xxHealth Question & Answer
No on incense. I hate the way they smell. I would prefer essential oils.Health Question & Answer
Without, the smell irritates my nose no end and makes me sneeze!Health Question & Answer
it depends, if you decide to use incense use one with a scent you enjoy.Health Question & Answer
What ever floats your boat. It is all subjective.Health Question & Answer