| If you have practiced meditation before, you | | | | 3. Lotus Posture This meditation posture is good |
| must be aware of the pain that you get from | | | | for people who have a lot of flexibility in their legs |
| sitting in a difficult posture for a prolonged time | | | | and knees. Prop one foot on the opposite leg. Do |
| period. This pain occurs due to the incorrect | | | | the same with the other foot on the other leg. |
| posture in which you sit for meditation. Not | | | | Your feet bottom should direct towards your |
| everyone is comfortable sitting with legs crossed | | | | body. This pose is utilized in many forms of |
| for ten to fifteen minutes at a time. This might as | | | | meditation. It represents the connection between |
| well cease your circulation and you could end up | | | | the Heaven and Earth. |
| hurt. Finding the perfect posture for meditation | | | | 4. Kneeling Posture: If none of the other |
| takes time, but there are certain positions that | | | | meditation poses work for you, you should give |
| many beginners find very easy and useful. | | | | kneeling posture a try. Many people are |
| The key to finding the perfect meditation pose is | | | | comfortable with this posture. It is especially |
| finding one which is most relaxing for you. If you | | | | helpful for those who are overweight and have |
| experience regular pain from your position, you | | | | limited flexibility in their bodies. Kneel down and |
| will not be able to concentrate on meditation. As | | | | rest on top of the legs with arches of the feet |
| there is no specific posture for anyone, you | | | | pointing upwards. |
| should find one in which you feel comfortable. It is | | | | You should give each of these postures a try. |
| equally important that your posture keeps you | | | | Practice them for some time and then decide the |
| awake during the course of meditation. Here are | | | | one that you're most comfortable with. You |
| a few meditation poses that you may want to | | | | should choose a posture that doesn't give a |
| try while looking for the perfect meditation | | | | feeling of pinching on any body part. You should |
| posture. | | | | also avoid a posture in which your legs fall asleep |
| | | | as this indicates that you are cutting circulation of |
| 1. Tailor's Posture This is a very commonly | | | | the blood. If this happens regularly, you should |
| practiced posture. This posture facilitates pregnant | | | | take up some flexibility exercises. You may use |
| women in giving birth. In this pose, you have to | | | | any help such as a cushion to feel good while |
| bend your legs after sitting down so that the feet | | | | meditating. You should research on different |
| bottom touch each other. Place the back of hands | | | | cushions that help in meditation to find the one |
| on your knees. Though the pose is helpful for | | | | that works for you. |
| some, you may find it difficult to spread your legs | | | | End Note |
| so far apart. | | | | Many people use help of pad or cushion for |
| 2. Burmese Posture This pose is similar to the | | | | meditating. It removes the pressure from your |
| preceding Tailor's posture. It is slightly easier on | | | | legs, and allows you to sit in the same posture |
| hips. Tuck one of your feet behind the other | | | | for longer durations. It also helps correct your |
| instead of touching the feet bottom against each | | | | posture. You have the option of using a regular |
| other. Burmese posture allows you to bring your | | | | pillow or purchasing a cushion specially designed |
| legs as close together as is comfortable. This is a | | | | for meditation. |
| Buddhist posture and is utilized in Zen meditation. | | | | |