CBD in meditation: enhance your practice with hemp oils
Maybe you're into meditation, or you'd like to get started, but it's not easy to calm your body and mind and find yourself. It takes practice and time, so to help you meditate, did you know you can use CBD?
Things to remember
- CBD helps mental and physical relaxation without psychotropic effects.
- It may help you to enter a deep meditative state more quickly.
- Choosing the right hemp oil is essential for a successful experience.
Why combine CBD and meditation?
Meditation is a powerful practice for calming the mind, managing stress and reconnecting with yourself. But that's not all it's cracked up to be! Facing yourself, fully immersing yourself and taming the silence. Between physical tension and positions that can become painful over time, mental noise and reluctance, it's never easy at first.
This is precisely where CBD comes into its own. Cannabidiol acts on the human endocannabinoid system, which in turn plays a role in regulating numerous functions such as mood, sleep, pain and stress. CBD could therefore help the body and mind to find a state of balance and serenity.
Have we had any feedback yet?
We don't have any official feedback on takingCBD oils or CBD herbal teas before meditation, but if you browse the net and forums, you can read a few opinions on the subject.
For example, CBD users report that the substance helps to find calm more quickly, and is also said to help promote better concentration and a better connection to breathing and physical sensations. Of course, these are just personal opinions, but CBD could be a good natural solution for calming the mind and immersing oneself in a meditative state.
On the physical side, the relaxing effect of CBD, according to meditating consumers, makes it easier to relax in the posture. This could be a good idea if you experience tension in your back, neck or legs during seated meditation.
Finally, when meditation is focused on introspection or the emotions, CBD can soften the sometimes intense peaks of anxiety or surges of emotion that meditation awakens. It doesn't block anything, but facilitates a more serene acceptance of what emerges.
When and how to use CBD for meditation?
Naturally, everyone reacts differently and has their own sensitivity to CBD, but we've got some practical tips to help you successfully integrate cannabidiol into your meditative routine.
The ideal time to take your CBD oil is 30 to 60 minutes before your session. This gives the active ingredients time to absorb and take effect. We recommend sublingual use (a few drops under the tongue for 60 seconds before swallowing) of cold-pressed CBD oil. This method of consumption works faster than capsules or infusions. If you have time to spare, you can drink your CBD herbal tea an hour before meditation.
When it comes to dosage, you'll have to feel your way around. To start with, 5 to 10 mg of CBD is often enough for a relaxing effect without drowsiness. You can adjust your dosage as you go along.
To really benefit from CBD in these circumstances, we recommend using it as a pre-meditation ritual. Take your CBD oil or infusion, then stretch gently, drink a little water, and sit in silence. This little ritual prepares the body and mind to enter the present moment. Simply ritualizing CBD in mindfulness can be a first step towards meditation.
Some people prefer to use it after their practice, to prolong the relaxing effect, better integrate awareness or make it easier to fall asleep. It's up to you to decide what suits you best.
How to choose a good CBD oil for meditation?
The choice of oil is crucial to a good experience. We recommend full spectrum oils or broad spectrum oils. In addition to CBD, they contain other cannabinoids (such as CBG, CBN, etc.) and natural hemp terpenes. These compounds act synergistically to support the effects of CBD, the so-called entourage effect.
Even if you're on a budget and looking for cheap CBD oil, check the origin of the hemp. Choose local, natural crops, free of pesticides and chemical solvents. Hemp is a plant that readily absorbs substances from its environment, so its quality has a direct impact on that of the oil.
In terms of concentration, an oil with 5% or 10% CBD is generally sufficient for meditation. There's no need to aim too high. The aim is not to obtain an intense effect, but rather subtle sensations. If you're a beginner, start with a low concentration and increase as needed.
Finally, make sure the brand is transparent and trusted, like Cali Weed. Check laboratory tests. Any quality CBD product should be accompanied by an independent analysis indicating CBD content, THC compliance (less than 0.3%) and purity.
Now you're ready to begin your meditation. Enjoy your journey! 🪷