Even if you only take 5 minutes out of your day to meditate, you will begin to notice a difference in your ability to be more patient, respond rather than react and have a little more compassion for yourself and others.
There’s just something deeply transformative about taking the time to slow down, breathe deeply and connect with yourself that can make a major difference in how you move through life. And, when practiced with consistency, meditation has been shown to have a number of benefits from reducing stress and improving concentration to improving your mood and even slowing down aging.
If you’re interested in integrating cannabis into your meditation routine, try starting with some of your favorite strains or give some of these strains a chance and see how they fit into your practice.
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Blue Dream
Mellow out with this popular hybrid strain that helps balance out unpleasant moods that might prevent you from getting to that place of zen within. It offers a calm but potent buzz that will allow both your mind and body to be at ease. Look online for a guided meditation where you’ll be able to let go and follow the directions to help you unwind and relax without the pressure to wrangle in your wandering mind by yourself.
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Headband
For people who suffer from general anxiety from thinking too far into the future or worrying about things that have already happened, mindfulness meditation is a go-to for helping to refocus your attention and thoughts on the present moment. This calming strain can help reduce tension associated with stress and ease discomfort in the body with effects that come on slow and linger for awhile.
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Northern Lights
This indica strain is great for meditation where your main focus will be on taking deep, intentional breaths and little else. It helps you feel relaxed, euphoric and pleasantly dreamy without pulling you into sleepiness. You’ll be able to let go of intrusive thoughts as they float away and you place your attention on the effortlessness of being.
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Sour Jack
There’s nothing like an uplifting strain to get you in a blissful place where you can take the time to appreciate all the little things in life. It’s lemony taste is a good choice for people who like bright flavor profiles. During a meditation focused on cultivating gratitude, Sour Jack can help to relieve symptoms of depression and stress, lift your spirits and help you look on the bright side of things.
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Green Crack
Expect high energy, increased focus and a boost in your mood with this sweet, citrusy sativa strain. It’s a good choice for meditations where you’ll be using creative visualization to envision your perfect day, ideal career opportunity, crossing the finish line at your next marathon or how you’ll execute your next big idea. You’ll feel invigorated and inspired to use the power of mental imagery to help you feel motivated and change your perspective.
