Four Cannabis Strains That Can Improve Meditation

Practised by humans since ancient times, meditation is a wonderful tool to help achieve inner peace. It’s also a practical way to relieve stress and ease our spirits. In addition to helping reconnect the mind and body, there is also evidence to suggest that meditation can benefit our overall health. But what happens if you pair cannabis with mediation?

Cannabis has a similar effect as meditation: the herb helps expand our mind and increase our awareness. In that sense, it seems only natural to use cannabis to augment your meditation practice. For those new to meditation, cannabis can help you get into the right mindset; for the more experienced, it can bring the practice to a whole new level. After all, “the herb is the key to a new understanding of the self, the universe, and God”. That is, according to the Rastafari philosophy, which sees the herb as the “vehicle to cosmic consciousness”. Let us dive into how you can use cannabis for meditation.

Cannabis And Meditation—what Science Says

Science is indeed supporting that meditation does “result in small to moderate reductions of multiple negative dimensions of psychological stress”, so concludes one study from 2014. A report from 2018 seems to confirm and expound upon this, citing that those who meditate may experience long-term changes in their brain, with “positive effects on empathy, meta cognitive skills and health”.

When it comes to the effects of cannabis, research in this area is still in the early stages, but is being conducted with earnest. Evidence is now mounting^[1] that the active substances in cannabis, such as CBD, do have a calming effect. Of course, many people around the world already use cannabis for this purpose, but it is always encouraging to have scientific confirmation.

How To Clear Your Mind With Cannabis

Meditation isn’t a mystical skill that one need study for years to benefit from. As a matter of fact, the principle behind meditation could be thought of as astonishingly simple: it is about clearing your mind and letting go of your thoughts and worries. This may sound easy to do at first, but in reality, this isn’t something most of us can do with the snap of a finger, especially in our modern, hyperactive world. And this is where cannabis comes in; it can help us to relax, to focus, and to clear our mind.

The main way cannabis interacts with the body is via cannabinoid receptors that comprise the endocannabinoid system. These receptors, which are located throughout the body, influence such physiological experiences as mood, behaviour, and thoughts. The cannabinoids in cannabis directly and indirectly stimulate these receptors, producing a relaxing or euphoric effect. So, let’s use this knowledge to our advantage for meditation.

How Do You Want to Meditate?

There are many different ways to meditate while using cannabis, from gaze meditation and deep breathing to body scanning. Check out these techniques in more detail below.

• Gaze Meditation and Cannabis

If you’re still new to meditation, methods such as gaze meditation are a good way to introduce yourself to the practice. This technique involves sharpening your focus on the present moment, with the goal of letting your thoughts effortlessly come and go without clinging to them and allowing them to disrupt your meditative state. When you focus your awareness on a single object, such as a candle, you’ll anchor your attention onto a simple external stimulus that will serve as an anchor of concentration, allowing the current of thoughts to flow by seamlessly.

• Using Deep Breathing When Meditating While High

Science supports the idea of using deep diaphragmatic breathing as an effective mind-body practice. Research^[2] shows that, when done properly, this technique can help to improve sustained attention and reduce stress—two factors that help practitioners maintain a meditative state.

Start off by finding a comfortable position, either sitting upright or lying on your back. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly, just below your rib cage. Focus on breathing deeply through your nose, allowing your lower abdomen to expand with air, pushing your hand outwards. Hold your breath briefly at the top of the inhalation and slowly exhale through your mouth, feeling your hand moving inwards. Continue this breathing pattern for 5–10 minutes.

• Body Scanning Using Spiritual Weed Strains

Body scanning involves directing focus to different areas of the body and noticing any physical sensations without judgment. Practitioners observe areas of tension and discomfort with the goal of inducing physical release and relaxation.

Find a comfortable position, either sitting upright or lying down. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to start to relax. Beginning at the top of your head, slowly direct your focus to different areas of your body, moving down to the tips of your toes across a timeframe of around 20 minutes. Pay close attention to each area as you pass, observing for tingling, tightness, or discomfort. Focus on any sensations you detect for a while without trying to change them. Simply acknowledge them and then move further down the length of your body.

Finding the Right Cannabis Strain for Meditation

Cannabis affects everyone differently, so there are no set strains that work best for meditation. Some users find that more cerebral and energetic varieties fit the bill, whereas others find much more success in choosing more stoning cultivars. It’s important to take the time to experiment with several different varieties to see what works best for you. And remember, it’s not only THC and CBD that influence your body and mind during meditation; terpenes also play a key role in the experience.

As you start your journey seeking the best cannabis strains for your meditative practice, we encourage you to check out the varieties below. While everyone’s experience may differ, users often report that they help to induce relaxation, introspection, and a meditative state. Among this selection, you’ll find a vigorous F1 hybrid, a variety that offers a perfect balance of THC and CBD, and two fast-growing and stealthy autoflowering strains.

Cosmos F1

As one of the first true F1 hybrid cannabis varieties to reach the market, Cosmos F1 has become incredibly popular among CBD lovers.

Using Oregon CBD, our skilled team of breeders created one of the fastest-growing and most productive CBD-rich varieties going. To get started with this beauty, sow seeds directly into 11 l pots. Keep the soil moist and maintain a temperature of around 25°C for swift germination. Start running your lights for 24 hours per day as soon as shoots emerge, and expect your seedlings to reach a height of 3–5 cm by the end of week one. Your plants will double in size during week two and peak at around 15–20 cm at the end of week three. You’ll start to notice pre-flowers occurring during week four, indicating the end of veg and the start of bloom.

Your Cosmos F1 plants will stretch to 70–100 cm during flowering, depending on whether they were trained. During this time, they’ll develop surprisingly large and thick buds. Prepare to harvest rewarding yields from both indoor and outdoor plants after an entire growing period of just 75–85 days after sprouting. Once it’s time to enjoy the buds, Cosmos F1 will place you in a clear-headed and blissful state that will keep your awareness sharp during your practice. You’ll also enjoy delicious flavors of cookies, pepper, and pine with every hit.

Cosmos F1

Cosmos F1

	CBD Oregon
	45 - 55 days
	THC: 0,5%
	Clear, Focus , Meditative
	75 - 85 days after sprouting

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Royal Highness

As the offspring of Respect 12 and Dancehall 24, Royal Highness induces a meditative state with its perfectly balanced cannabinoid profile of 14% CBD and 14% THC.

Sow these seeds into cell trays, then transplant them into 10–15 l pots once they reach a height of 3 cm. They’ll surge to 10 cm by the end of week two and 15 cm during week three. Apply LST at this point if you’re after more compact and stealthy plants. By week five, plants should be sitting at around 30–40 cm. Once you’re ready to induce bloom indoors, or as the seasons change outdoors, you can expect your plants to exhibit a moderate stretch.

Maintain a temperature of 22–26°C and reduce humidity to 40% during flowering for optimal bud development. Prepare to watch your plants stretch to 60–100 cm indoors and produce up to 600 g/m² after a brief flowering time of 9–10 weeks. Outdoors, plants will top out at 110 cm and offer a return of 425–475 g/plant. As one of the best weed strains for meditation, it’ll take you just a couple of inhalations to experience the exceptional clarity and bliss bestowed by Royal Highness. Delightful flavors of earth and fruit complement the mental clarity.

Royal Highness

Royal Highness

	Respect 13 x Dancehall 24
	19 to 21 oz/m²
	2 to 3 feet
	9 - 10 weeks
	THC: 14%

	Sativa 60% Indica 40%
	15 to 17 oz/plant
	3 to 4 feet
	Early October
	Calming, Clear

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Royal Kush Auto

When it comes to meditating on weed, many users find that Royal Kush Auto helps them remain focused and tranquil.

As a direct descendent of OG Kush, this strain pairs a THC content of 13% with medium levels of CBD to produce a cerebral and laid-back experience. Sow seeds directly into 11 l fabric pots containing a high-quality growing medium. Run your lights for 24 hours per day for rapid growth, and prepare to watch plants climb to 7 cm by the end of week two and up to 20–30 cm by the end of veg. Apply some light defoliation as they transition into bloom to allow optimal airflow into the canopy.

Trained Royal Kush Auto plants will stretch to 60–90 cm during bloom, with their untrained counterparts peaking at 120 cm. Make sure to flush your plants during the final two weeks of growth for improved flavor, and get ready to harvest up to 350 g/m² indoors and 170 g/plant outdoors after a flowering time of 7–8 weeks (total harvest time of 11–12 weeks). After curing your buds, you’ll enjoy moments of deep relaxation augmented by tastes of citrus, earth, fruit, pepper, and pine.

Royal Kush Auto

Royal Kush Auto

	OG Kush x Ruderalis
	10 to 12 oz/m²
	2 to 3 feet
	7 - 8 weeks
	THC: 13%

	Sativa 20% Indica 50% Ruderalis 30%
	4 to 6 oz/plant
	4 to 5 feet
	11 - 12 weeks after sprouting
	Clear, Physically Relaxing

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Trainwreck Auto

Another perfect strain for meditating while high is our illustrious Trainwreck Auto.

As the progeny of the original Trainwreck and Big Skunk Auto, this sativa-dominant hybrid inherited a THC content of 19% and big yields. Keep things simple and sow your seeds directly into 11 l pots. Under a 24-hour light cycle, your seedlings will reach a height of 5 cm by the end of week one. Expect growth spurts of up to 10–12 cm by the end of week two, 20–25 cm during week three, and up to 60 cm during week four just before flowering starts.

Plants will stretch up to 130 cm indoors and 160 cm outdoors as they start to produce dense and frosty buds. Remove any fan leaves in the canopy blocking buds from exposure to direct light. Flush your plants during the final 1–2 weeks of the 8–10-week flowering phase. Prepare to harvest up to 500 g/m² indoors and up to 175 g/plant outdoors just 12–13 weeks after your seeds sprout.

Trainwreck Auto

Trainwreck Auto

	Trainwreck x Big Skunk Auto
	16 to 19 oz/m²
	3 to 4 feet
	8 - 10 weeks
	THC: 19%

	Sativa 80% Indica 15% Ruderalis 5%
	3 to 6 oz/plant
	4 to 5 feet
	12 - 13 after sprouting
	Clear, Motivating , Uplifting

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