| Meditation gardens are really a new concept. | | | | provide several extra amenities. These include |
| These gardens are built with the aim of providing | | | | meandering pathways, large gazebo, tranquil lily or |
| relaxation. Meditating in meditation gardens has | | | | lotus pond and many park benches suitable for |
| proven to foster stress recovery by inculcating | | | | sitting for long periods of time. Plants blooming |
| positive feelings and reducing negative emotions | | | | cool-colored flowers are ideal for meditation |
| and stressful thoughts. These special kinds of | | | | gardens. Flowers of cool colors are a welcome |
| gardens have an invigorating ambiance to | | | | relief to the eyes of the visitors. It is advisable |
| revitalize your body, mind and soul. | | | | that you grow plants that flower at different |
| Meditation gardens are ideal places for those who | | | | times to ensure a full season of color. It is also |
| prefer outdoor meditation. They are conducive to | | | | important to plant medicinal plants for refreshing |
| peace and tranquility. Meditation gardens bond | | | | the air. Ponds and fountains provide a calming |
| human beings with nature. They are ideal for | | | | atmosphere to visitors. |
| relaxation, reflection and cogitation. | | | | Meditation gardens are visited not only by |
| Most meditation gardens have simple and | | | | meditating people, but also travelers who want to |
| uncluttered design. Meditation gardens designed in | | | | enjoy a serene atmosphere with family and |
| circular shape represent the cycle of life. Square | | | | friends. Famous examples of meditation gardens |
| shaped gardens represent universal order, and | | | | include the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Myth and |
| shapes such as a Celtic knot symbolize the | | | | History of Garden Labyrinths and Zen and the Art |
| journey of life. | | | | of the Ancient Tea Garden at the Cleveland |
| Most meditation gardens have green plants, water | | | | Botanical Garden. |
| and rocks in them. Many of these gardens | | | | |