6 Calming Zen Dens That Are Real Stress Busters
Take a look at these oases of peace and calm that will inspire you to minimise stress in your life
No matter how hard we try, we all get influenced by our surroundings. Our fast-paced urban lifestyle brings lots of stress with it. Our health and happiness are connected to the way we live. So, it can be helpful if we create a space, a cocoon of peace and calm, to bring in more stillness within and connect with ourselves. This ideabook draws your attention to six such spaces that you can create in your home.
Even though we may not have the luxury of space and budget that some of these spaces require, look at them for inspiration for elements that can be brought into your own specific space.
Even though we may not have the luxury of space and budget that some of these spaces require, look at them for inspiration for elements that can be brought into your own specific space.
2. Verandah or balcony
This could be the place for your daily morning or evening routine. The entire space and the killer view has a tropical vibe to it. It’s the ideal place to spend quality time with your family – or some alone time, if you wish. The symmetrical railings, blinds, and wooden plank roof are neatly spaced to create balance and let sufficient ambient light pour in.
Tip: While symmetry in the decor is optional, it does help to create a cohesive space.
This could be the place for your daily morning or evening routine. The entire space and the killer view has a tropical vibe to it. It’s the ideal place to spend quality time with your family – or some alone time, if you wish. The symmetrical railings, blinds, and wooden plank roof are neatly spaced to create balance and let sufficient ambient light pour in.
Tip: While symmetry in the decor is optional, it does help to create a cohesive space.
3. Meditation room
This room is the perfect place to hold group meditation sessions. The flowing white curtain is such a calming symbol of peace and tranquility. Proper air ventilation is a prerequisite for meditative exercises, as they begin by controlling the breath.
Tip: Using cool colours like blue hues or soft neutrals and pastels will make the environment more relaxing and Zen-like.
This room is the perfect place to hold group meditation sessions. The flowing white curtain is such a calming symbol of peace and tranquility. Proper air ventilation is a prerequisite for meditative exercises, as they begin by controlling the breath.
Tip: Using cool colours like blue hues or soft neutrals and pastels will make the environment more relaxing and Zen-like.
4. Yoga and fitness room
An important way to take care of the mind is by also caring for the body. The soothing white decor is inviting enough for even the most lethargic people. Notice how the entire place is lit up by bouncing natural light off the walls. Bring in a couple of plants if you do not have the luxury of having an open garden, for a greener atmosphere inside the room.
Tip: Harsh overhead lights can be headache-inducing. Using warmer lights or letting in natural light can be more soothing and less distracting while enjoying your yoga or fitness session.
Check out some neat ideas for creating a fitness zone at home
An important way to take care of the mind is by also caring for the body. The soothing white decor is inviting enough for even the most lethargic people. Notice how the entire place is lit up by bouncing natural light off the walls. Bring in a couple of plants if you do not have the luxury of having an open garden, for a greener atmosphere inside the room.
Tip: Harsh overhead lights can be headache-inducing. Using warmer lights or letting in natural light can be more soothing and less distracting while enjoying your yoga or fitness session.
Check out some neat ideas for creating a fitness zone at home
5. Spa room
Is there anything more comforting than having your very own spa in the house? This particular spa-cum-bathroom is a natural delight for the senses. It is pertinent to note the use of pebbles as flooring to absorb water that spills out from the jacuzzi or bathtub. There’s a reason super-bright primary colours aren’t common at spas, as they require softer colours that induce relaxation. The sepia-toned wooden planters and containers add a nice contrast to the overall monochromatic decor.
Is there anything more comforting than having your very own spa in the house? This particular spa-cum-bathroom is a natural delight for the senses. It is pertinent to note the use of pebbles as flooring to absorb water that spills out from the jacuzzi or bathtub. There’s a reason super-bright primary colours aren’t common at spas, as they require softer colours that induce relaxation. The sepia-toned wooden planters and containers add a nice contrast to the overall monochromatic decor.
6. A Zen garden
This is a miniature landscape, stylised through carefully composed arrangements of rocks, moss, water features, plants, pruned trees and bushes. It is similar to creating a bonsai. It is an ideal aid for meditative practices as it essentially imitates nature. It is usually surrounded by walls and is meant to be enjoyed from the outside, according to the Japanese Zen gardening tradition.
Tip: Incorporate a healthy mix of the fundamental elements (water, earth, air, and space) of nature to your Zen garden. The very essence of creating a Zen garden lies in bringing stillness and tranquility into your life, which requires a balance of all the elements.
This is a miniature landscape, stylised through carefully composed arrangements of rocks, moss, water features, plants, pruned trees and bushes. It is similar to creating a bonsai. It is an ideal aid for meditative practices as it essentially imitates nature. It is usually surrounded by walls and is meant to be enjoyed from the outside, according to the Japanese Zen gardening tradition.
Tip: Incorporate a healthy mix of the fundamental elements (water, earth, air, and space) of nature to your Zen garden. The very essence of creating a Zen garden lies in bringing stillness and tranquility into your life, which requires a balance of all the elements.
This is not a typical ‘Zen’ garden but a unique variant of the same. A bench has been placed to enjoy the peaceful aura of the space from inside. The smart placement of the miniature bamboo wall along with the plant beneath nicely add a dash of colour to the white decor.
Tip: While it is good to have guidelines and it helps to follow them, creativity is boundless and you must not be afraid to experiment. A garden is a place to be nurtured and enjoyed, and you should enjoy yours the way you want to.
Tip: While it is good to have guidelines and it helps to follow them, creativity is boundless and you must not be afraid to experiment. A garden is a place to be nurtured and enjoyed, and you should enjoy yours the way you want to.
Read more:
10 shortcuts to a happier and healthier life
How to turn your home into a Zen-inspired space
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10 shortcuts to a happier and healthier life
How to turn your home into a Zen-inspired space
Tell us:
Which space inspired you the most? Tell us in Comments below.
This is a private space for reading or self-reflection. It is important to keep the decor minimalistic, as the library is already filled with books. The view from the library here, through the seamless glass wall, helps in clearing away distractions. In a Zen environment, nature and art complement each other. The quiet and elegant decor of this library can calm and soothe the mind.
Tip: Try to keep the place free of electronic gadgetry to avoid distraction while reading or relaxing in a quiet space. It also helps to keep it organised and uncluttered.