By Luke Sumpter


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.

A person sitting in a meditative pose facing away from the camera, surrounded by large cannabis plants.

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.

Growth of the Cosmos F1 cannabis strain. The images showcase the plant from its early development through the flowering stage, highlighting its dense buds and intricate trichomes, characteristic of a hybrid CBD variety.

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
23_genetic background_1 CBD Oregon
25_flowering time_1 45 - 55 days
29_THC_1 THC: 0,5%
22_Effect_1 Clear, Focus , Meditative
110_harvest 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.

The images depict the Royal Highness cannabis strain progression from early vegetative stages to mature flowering, with vibrant green leaves and thick buds covered in trichomes.

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
23_genetic background_1 Respect 13 x Dancehall 24
33_Yield indoors_1 19 to 21 oz/m²
31_plant height outdoor_1 2 to 3 feet
25_flowering time_1 9 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 14%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 60% Indica 40%
34_yield outdoor_1 15 to 17 oz/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 3 to 4 feet
27_harvest period_1 Early October
22_Effect_1 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.

Growth stages of the Royal Kush Auto cannabis strain. The images depict the plant progressing from its early seedling phase to its flowering stage in an indoor grow setup.

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
23_genetic background_1 OG Kush x Ruderalis
33_Yield indoors_1 10 to 12 oz/m²
31_plant height outdoor_1 2 to 3 feet
25_flowering time_1 7 - 8 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 13%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20% Indica 50% Ruderalis 30%
34_yield outdoor_1 4 to 6 oz/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 4 to 5 feet
27_harvest period_1 11 - 12 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Clear, Physically Relaxing

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Trainwreck Auto

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

Growth stages of the cannabis strain Trainwreck Auto. The first three images display the plant at different stages of indoor growth. The last image shows the harvested buds placed on a digital scale.

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
23_genetic background_1 Trainwreck x Big Skunk Auto
33_Yield indoors_1 16 to 19 oz/m²
31_plant height outdoor_1 3 to 4 feet
25_flowering time_1 8 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 19%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 80% Indica 15% Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 3 to 6 oz/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 4 to 5 feet
27_harvest period_1 12 - 13 after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Clear, Motivating , Uplifting

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External Resources:
  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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This content is for educational purposes only. The information provided is derived from research gathered from external sources.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

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The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

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Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

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(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

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We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

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SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

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At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

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We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

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If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

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