The Best Cannabis Strains For Meditation

Recent studies in aromatherapy suggest that the smell of citrus imparts calming and uplifting feelings. Certain cannabis strains offer similar effects; choosing those with citrus notes can double down on relaxation and intensify meditation sessions.

There’s also a long-standing spiritual history that ties cannabis to meditation. For centuries, cannabis has been often used in a spiritual context because of its psychoactive or ‘mind-expanding’ properties. It also provides a calming effect on the mind and body that can further enhance one’s mindfulness practice, especially for those who want to feel tranquil and at peace with their surroundings.

The Shaivas of Hindu tradition traditionally use cannabis to connect with the world around them. The Sadhus of India have a similar tradition. The Sadhus are a religious group you might be familiar with from stories about Scott Blakey (Shantibaba) and his time spent in Pondicherry. With excellent genetics and careful breeding, many modern strains have become unique tools for meditation. Let’s explore popular varieties that help users transcend.

Afghan

Afghan is a classic indica cannabis strain with relaxing effects that help with meditation.

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Afghan is a very popular indica heritage strain that delivers a heavy-bodied high. Afghan seeds grow large, fragrant buds known for their happy, relaxed effect.

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Originating from the Hindu Kush mountain range, this indica has a long history with cultivators. Growers created it to be one of the best sources of hashish.

Afghan is a must-try for those wanting to experience the hash hippies enjoyed in the 1960s and 1970s. Its relaxing body high puts users in the right headspace for meditation, plus its euphoric effects help ease stress, making space for rejuvenating concentration. Not only does it help with stress and for meditation, it also comes in an amazing Autoflower variant.

Afghan cultivar profile

Lemon Fresh

Lemon Fresh is a sativa strain known for its refreshing, dank lemon aroma and potent flowers.

Lemon Fresh Feminized Seeds

Lemon Fresh, a distinguished feminized Sativa cultivar, brings a burst of gassy lemon flavor to the palette. Perfectly embodying the essence of its name, this strain is a power-packed combination of all that Sativas embodies.

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It boasts high THC levels of around 27% and provides an intense high that will leave you focused and calm. It has the typical invigorating buzz users expect from sativa cannabis strains.

Lemon Fresh is a potent strain with an equally potent aroma. Its pungent gasoline and lemon aroma produce calming and relaxing effects, making it one of the best cannabis strains for meditation.

Lemon Fresh cultivar profile

California Dream

California Dream is a citrus-scented strain known for its notes of mint and sugar.

California Dream Feminized Seeds

Are you interested in a high so good even experienced smokers call top shelf? You are going to love the herb grown from California Dream seeds!

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This indica hybrid is one of the best indica strains for a meditation session because its balanced effects leave you relaxed yet focused.

The gentle euphoria it provides can also help clear mental clutter, feelings of stress, and fatigue. California Dream is worth a try if you want soothing effects that prevent restlessness and ease discomfort.

California Dream cultivar profile

Grease Monkey

Grease Monkey is a hybrid strain from Phylos. It has THC levels that hover around 17%.

Grease Monkey Autoflower Seeds

Grease Monkey is an intriguing autoflowering hybrid that combines the hearty flavors of pine and gas with the convenience of a quick grow cycle. Its genetics create a cultivar that’s easy to cultivate and delivers a satisfying experience that calms you down and fills your body with a warm, cradling glow.

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While that doesn't make it a highly potent strain, it’s a balanced high that makes you feel calm and euphoric.

The aroma of Grease Monkey, with notes of candy, gasoline, and pine, can help with meditation. If that mix of scents sounds appealing, give Grease Monkey a try. 

Grease Monkey cultivar profile

Yuzu Sour

Yuzu Sour is another Phylos strain with a unique blend of sweet and tangy citrus flavors.

Yuzu Sour Feminized

Yuzu Sour, an exquisite feminized hybrid, blends the tangy zest of citrus with a well-rounded sweet profile for flavor chasers. As part of our exclusive range of seeds with Phylos, this cultivar boasts a tantalizing aroma and a balanced high.

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The hybrid produces a high that will leave you calm and refreshed. Its strong, sweet citrus smell transports you straight to a yuzu orchard, making it one of the best strains for meditation.

Yuzu Sour is a reasonably manageable strain to cultivate yourself. Even new growers find it easy to tend to. Its longer internodal spacing helps maintain good airflow, necessary to avoid mold growth on your plants.

Yuzu Sour cultivar profile

Mango Kush

Scent sets the mood for meditation, which requires focus to achieve mental clarity and peace with one's surroundings. Incense sticks are a popular way to create this, making it easier for those looking to clear their minds.

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Marijuana strains can produce a similar effect, and strains with pleasant aromas, like Mango Kush, are great for meditation. True to its name, this indica-hybrid has the delightful aroma of mangoes mixed with earthy pine notes.

Mango Kush also provides a calm, euphoric high, which can ease stress and discomfort. It's an excellent option for clearing your mind and finding inner peace.

Mango Kush cultivar profile

Harlequin

The oldest type of hashish, called charas, comes from Nepal. Known to hippies as temple balls, this type of cannabis concentrate, made by either Shaivas or Sadhus, is helpful for meditation. Typically, it stems from any of the naturally growing cannabis in the region.

Harlequin Feminized Seeds

Harlequin is a sativa-dominant hybrid offering the best sativa and indica qualities. This strain delivers very effective medicinal uses with its reasonably high CBD levels.

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ILGM offers many strains with Nepali genetics. One of our favorites is Harlequin, a sativa-hybrid with 7-12% THC and CBD. This sativa-dominant strain has a pleasant mix of citrus and mango scents. While the high isn’t as potent as other strains, you will still feel its effects, leaving you calm and invigorated.

Like many sativa strains, Harlequin makes you feel energized and focused, but it lacks intense psychoactive effects, making it ideal for elevating your meditation practice to a new level.

Harlequin cultivar profile

Hindu Kush

Hindu Kush is a traditional indica strain used for meditation. It grows naturally on the same mountain range as Afghan and also produces highly resinous flowers that make for top-quality charas. Both marijuana strains became the world’s leading source of sticky hashish.

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Any Cannabis that can take on the harsh conditions of this homeland's climate must be strong. This strain is conditioned to create crystal trichomes coats that protect it from its surroundings.

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Hindu Kush smells like a mix of woody and spicy notes that resemble traditional incense sticks, making an excellent meditation experience. With a relaxing and euphoric high, this strain became a staple for religious meditation.

Hindu Kush cultivar profile

Sources used for this article

Agarwal, P. et al. (2022) Citrus Essential Oils in Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Effects and Mechanisms [PubMed Central]