Questions concerning how one sits during meditation including difficulties arising from position or recommendations for sitting positions to suit individual circumstances.
Questions tagged [meditation-posture]
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Can I meditate while lying on my back?
Is lying flat on my back an acceptable meditation posture? Why or why not?
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Avoiding Back Pain
I'm brand-new to meditation! I have just completed one week of daily vipassana meditation -- 10 minutes twice daily; once in the morning, once in the evening. I'm unfortunately experiencing extremely uncomfortable back pain from meditating, and…
Ian Taylor
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Thai Theravada Buddhism
In the temple where I am going to ordain, they often sit on their heals with toes bent forward (which I am working on) and they also sit with their legs to the side in what they call "mermaid style" which is very difficult for me. I am looking for…
Wilkes Alexander
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Correct posture while sitting seiza for spinal alignment
While sitting seiza, should most of your weight fall on your butt, hips, or coccyx (base of spine)?
I have read that you should try to sit really straight or even to lean back to prevent spinal load.
I personally sit with a seiza bench.
origami hat
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Is the lotus position more prone to knee injury?
I've seen it mentioned once or twice, a great teacher or master who has knee injury due to lots of sitting practice. I know that if the posture is incorrect or if one is forcing it, it will lead to injury (I've read scary reports of people who…
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Importance of Posture in Meditation
I'm curious to know: how important is posture during meditation? Could someone meditate on public transport, or while walking in different places? Is there a difference in the necessity of posture between a beginner and an advanced practitioner?
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