Breathe in for four seconds, hold for seven, breathe out for eight. Repeat this breathing exercise for four cycles. How did it feel? Was it easy? Difficult? Do you feel more relaxed?
It can feel like a chore to set aside time to meditate and forget about all your troubles. But what if we told you it’s possible to achieve peace and focus a bit easier, with the help of your favorite cannabis strain?
Using cannabis to meditate is actually an ancient practice. In fact, cannabis has been used in spiritual rituals for centuries by Buddhists, Hindus, and other religious groups. Why? Using the right strain can take your tranquility to a whole new level — whether you’re looking to reduce pain, heal your soul, ease your mind, or invigorate your body.If you take part in another ancient practice, like yoga, cannabis can do wonders for this as well, and don’t forget to set the meditation mood with a Cannabolish Odor Removing Wintergreen Candle — perfect for eliminating cannabis smoke smell and leaving you with plenty of room to chill out.
10 Best Strains for Meditation
It’s completely normal to struggle with meditation — sitting for long periods of time without having an active mind doesn’t come easy to most people. If you’d like to turn to cannabis before your next go at meditation or yoga, we recommend starting slow.
The last thing you want is to become too jittery, paranoid, or even too sleepy. Take a hit or two of any of the following strains at least 30 minutes before you plan to hit the meditation pillow or yoga mat and most importantly, don’t forget to breathe.
Are you ready to achieve focus and clarity? The following cannabis strains have become increasingly popular in maximizing the benefits of meditation and yoga. We share the details and uses for each one, below.
1. Northern Lights
Northern Lights is one of the most popular Indica strains in the cannabis world. Its earthy, herbal, and floral notes will help you feel grounded, happy, and especially focused, which is perfect for those just starting out their meditation journey.
2. Jack Flash
Need some motivation to get in your daily exercise? Jack Flash is sativa-dominant with energizing effects that will make you want to hit the yoga mat or take a meditative walk. It’s citrusy and earthy and is also directly associated with lowering stress and anxiety levels.
3. Hindu Kush
Have you ever tried a body scan? This meditation exercise that focuses on deep breathing as you “scan” your body from head to toe is made all the more relaxing and intense with a hit of Hindu Kush. This strain is a pure Indica with sweet and earthy flavors that induces a deep sense of calm and focus, heightening the sensations felt from scalp to feet.
4. Blue Dream
If morning yoga is your jam, a hit or two of Blue Dream will make you feel like you’re floating for the remainder of the day. This is a balanced, berry-flavored hybrid that stimulates the brain and relaxes the body — so when you feel like slowly rolling out of bed but achieving a productive morning at the same time, this is the strain for you.
5. Oregon Lemons
Yoga and cannabis go hand-in-hand and if you’re ready to try that next challenging crow pose or maintain your balance in tree pose for longer than 10 seconds, give Oregon Lemons a try. It is THC-dominant with, you guessed it, sour lemon notes.
6. Lamb's Bread
Meditation doesn’t always have to be so serious. Have fun with it and try new things! Lamb’s Bread is a great strain for anyone in need of some downtime and positivity. It is a woody and pungent Sativa known to uplift and invigorates the mind and body. It’s also rumored to have been Bob Marley’s favorite strain to smoke. And you know he lived by the motto, “don’t worry, be happy!”
7. Granddaddy Purple
This grape and berry-filled India delivers on all things euphoric. If you want to really dig into your meditation practice and become a pro at sitting for long periods of time, Granddaddy Purple can help you achieve your goal. This strain is also helpful for those who suffer from insomnia, so combining it with meditation before bedtime, may just do the trick.
8. AK-47
If you’re the type of person who tends to put a lot of pressure on yourself to meditate and de-stress, take the weight off your shoulders with AK-47. It is a Sativa-dominant hybrid packed with sweet and sour flavors and will mellow you out so you can finally chill the way you’ve been wanting to.
9. Superglue
The piney and sweet caramel aroma of this strain is enough to put you at ease. Superglue is an Indica-leaning hybrid that provides you with the perfect balance of relaxation and focused energy, so you can feel less stressed and more productive.
10. Sour Tsunami
Does chronic pain keep you from doing yoga or sitting for long periods of time during meditation? Try Sour Tsunami. It’s high in CBD and treats pain and inflammation without too much of a high. It’s musky and sweet and could be the solution to your hesitancy in practicing meditation.
It’s time to maximize your meditation time. Using cannabis to meditate can be incredibly helpful to your mental and physical health. Choose from any of the strains we suggested above, or visit your local dispensary to see what else the experts can recommend.
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