This is a companion article to Let’s Get CLEAR Ep. 28 ft. Sasha Kalcheff-Korn of Realm of Caring
Meditation has been the enlightening activity of millions for, well, a Millenia! And if it has stuck around this long, there must be something to it. From focusing your mind on the important facets of your life, to freeing your mind from the stresses it can bring, meditation can revolutionize how you find peace and deal with stress on a daily basis.
Coincidentally (or by divine fate), cannabis has many of the same benefits! So what happens when you take these two wellness activities and merge them together?
Let’s dive into how cannabis meditation can help elevate your spirit, broaden your mind and help you achieve inner peace.
What is Cannabis Meditation?
Before diving into cannabis meditation headfirst, one should first have a strong grasp on what meditation is and what it can do for individual mental health and wellness. Meditation encompasses various techniques aimed at achieving a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. It can reduce stress, improve concentration, and promote emotional health.
Despite its benefits, many find it challenging to quiet their minds and achieve the desired focus and tranquility. For many it can take years of practice before meditation becomes a regular habit that produces results. But what if you could speed up that process, just a little bit?
Cannabis contains a wide range of compounds that provide a variety of benefits, both physically and mentally. From CBD and its therapeutic properties dealing with inflammation and stress, to THC and it’s psychoactive properties which can activate your brain in new ways, cannabis can be used to optimize your meditation practices.
How to Enhance Meditation with Cannabis
Promoting Relaxation and Reducing Anxiety
Cannabis is known for its calming effects, which can help individuals ease into a meditative state. By reducing anxiety and mental chatter, cannabis enables a more profound and uninterrupted meditation experience. The calming properties of CBD, in particular, can help manage stress and create a serene mental environment.
Enhancing Focus and Mindfulness
Meditation requires focus and mindfulness, which can be challenging to maintain, especially when new to the practice. Cannabis can enhance these aspects by deepening awareness and presence in the moment. This can lead to longer and more effective cannabis meditation sessions, allowing you to explore your inner thoughts and emotions more thoroughly.
Altered Perception and Spiritual Experiences
Cannabis can alter perception, facilitating deeper introspection and spiritual experiences during meditation. This altered state of consciousness can help individuals connect more deeply with their inner selves and the universe, fostering a sense of unity and peace.
Whether it is connecting to yourself, or the world around you, cannabis can help you make those connections easier, focus on those connections, and benefit from them.
Choosing the Right Cannabis for Meditation
It is important to choose the right cannabis products to aid in your meditation practices. The traditional perception is that there two main varieties of cannabis; Indica and Sativa. However as our knowledge of cannabis and its history has expanded, so has our understanding of the plant’s unique genetics.
For the sake of simplicity, you can choose a Sativa strain to help stimulate your mind, enhance focus and improve energy. Or you could choose an Indica to help relax your mind and body and sink into a state of relaxation.
However to get the best experience, it would be beneficial to look into specific cannabinoids and terpenes. These are the hundreds of compounds within cannabis that exist at varying concentrations, most hardly perceptible. However when interacting together, these compounds create what is known as the Entourage Effect; a unique effect that only that one specific strain can provide thanks to its unique cannabinoid and terpene profile.
One of the most commonly known cannabinoids apart from THC is CBD, or Cannabidiol, which can help to relax your muscles, and destress. However other cannabinoids such as CBN, CBG and others can provide additional benefits like improving your focus. Seeking out cannabis with higher concentrations of the cannabinoids you want can make your cannabis meditation experience that much more impactful.
The synergy between cannabis and meditation offers a promising avenue for those seeking to deepen their mindfulness practice. By promoting relaxation, enhancing focus, and facilitating spiritual experiences, cannabis meditation can make a big difference in your routine.
However, it’s crucial to approach this integration mindfully, listening to your body and adjusting your practice as needed. Explore and find a personal balance that enhances your meditation journey, and embrace the potential of this unique combination to achieve greater peace and clarity.
