Creating an outdoor meditation space doesn’t require a ton of room either. Even if you just have a few feet to work with, you can make it look really beautiful.

Setting up the outdoor meditation space also meant dealing with some deferred maintenance in the 118-year-old building that the temple calls home, including replacing a concrete set of stairs ...

You’ll have a handy 24-7 meditation or workout space, right outside the door. Fill a planter with zesty citrusy-scented lantana, soothing lavender or night-blooming moonflower to add a mood maker.

In pre-COVID times, the program integrated a 15-minute mindfulness nature walk and a 45-minute meditation session but now includes a much shorter walk to the outdoor meditation space.

Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big potential. With a few smart design choices and some creative flair, even the most limited square ...