Have you ever considered using Bay Leaves in your meditation practice? Bay leaves have been used for centuries in spiritual and religious ceremonies and are known for their protective and cleansing properties. On your meditation journey, bay leaves can assist you no matter where you are.
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Here are five ways you can use them to deepen your meditation practice.
1. Place a bay leaf on your altar
If you have a sacred altar, adding a bay leaf or two can help to increase the energy and power of your sacred space. Bay leaves are known to represent protection, so placing them on your altar will help to create a more safe and nurturing space for you to connect with the divine.
Place your bay leaves in a small bowl or place them in various places around the altar. I like to put my bay leaves in my abalone shell. I like how they look and the smell they give off when I walk into the room.
2. Add Bay Leaves To Your bathwater For bath meditationÂ
Add a few bay leaves to your bath water for a relaxing and therapeutic bath. A bath meditation is a perfect way to relieve stress and provide a calming and soothing mood.
The scent of the bay leaves will help to soothe and calm your mind, body, and spirit, and the plant’s energies will infuse your bathwater with its healing properties.
Before adding the bay leaves to the bathwater, hold them in your hand and set your intention for your meditation. Breathe in the fresh, herbal scent of the bay leaves and allow their energies to wash over you. Visualize any stress or anxiety melting away as you add the bay leaves to the water. Allow yourself to sink into the tub and let go of the day’s worries.
Please do not try meditating in the bathtub if you are feeling sleepy.
3. Hold a bay leaf in your hand during meditation.
If you find it difficult to still your mind during meditation, try holding a bay leaf in your hand. Having something in your hand can help anchor you in the present moment and keep you from getting lost in thoughts.
Suppose you would like to write something on the bay leaf if you meditate about something specific. Additionally, the bay leaf scent can help calm and focus your mind.
4. Burn bay leaves as incense to help you relax and focus
If you enjoy burning incense during your meditation practice, bay leaves make an excellent choice. The scent of the bay leaf is relaxing and known to enhance focus and concentration. Bay leaves burn out pretty quickly, so you may want to burn a few at a time to enjoy their scent throughout your entire practice.
5. Drink bay leaf tea before you meditate
Drinking Bay leaf tea before you meditate is the perfect way to relax and prepare for your practice.
Bay leaf tea is known for its calming effects and will help to clear your mind of any racing thoughts. It is also known to improve concentration and focus.
Making bay leaf tea is super simple. Just add a few bay leaves to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for 5-10 minutes. You can also add a little honey to sweeten it up.
Drinking bay leaf tea has many benefits, but it is super beneficial for those who are new to meditation. It can help ease you into the practice and make it more enjoyable.
A Word From Shamonique
Starting a meditation practice is super helpful when you are on a manifestation journey. By incorporating bay leaves into your practice, you are able to tap into the energy of this powerful plant. Bay leaves have so many spiritual benefits and will greatly assist you on your path. Using bay leaves in your meditation practice is a great way to start.