[Poll Pitt]

Just need a little help with the posture and essentials of meditation ... My first problem is that my knees have been growing inward since I was a child, and it is nearly impossible for my to sit cross legged and to attempt doing so is extremely painful... help please...

[_tppga_]

Hello there.

I sometimes sit upright in a chair. That's just as good. It's not really about how or where you sit or stand or even walk, it's about your MINDSET. That is what's important.

Hope this helps!

[Rexaviennatutr]

[Q0KmoR8K]

Meditation is about what you do with your mind, the position you sit in is just an aid to feeling well balanced. You can meditate in any position that works for you.

[gogFloark]

okayy I like the one where you sit on a chair... that, for me, is by far the most comfortable thanks for your help guys

[Hdzcxqoi]

okayy I like the one where you sit on a chair... that, for me, is by far the most comfortable thanks for your help guys

I would suggest sitting forward supporting your own weight as in the picture, you don't want to be so relaxed that you start to feel sleepy

[GoblinGaga]

To keep your spine as straight as you can is most important.

Also, there is no need to work toward what some might tell you to be a "Better Posture", cross leged, Lotus etc if you are not able. All you will wind up doing is tortureing your body and that will be a turn off to continued practice.

I am not sure how it goies across the differenr schools of Buddhism, however the Lamas that have instructed me in the Kagyu Lineage have said that if you need to shift posture or move a little during your Practice that is fine. again, the goal is a relaxed focus inward not agony in your joints.

I have found it helpful to try shorter sessions 5 or 10 minutes at a time and build up endurance rather that try to sit for a marithon session right from the get go. Over time your body will become used to the posture and longer sessions will happen spontaniously.

I hope this Helps.

[M1iFiNmC]

To keep your spine as straight as you can is most important.

Also, there is no need to work toward what some might tell you to be a "Better Posture", cross leged, Lotus etc if you are not able. All you will wind up doing is tortureing your body and that will be a turn off to continued practice.

I am not sure how it goies across the differenr schools of Buddhism, however the Lamas that have instructed me in the Kagyu Lineage have said that if you need to shift posture or move a little during your Practice that is fine. again, the goal is a relaxed focus inward not agony in your joints.

I have found it helpful to try shorter sessions 5 or 10 minutes at a time and build up endurance rather that try to sit for a marithon session right from the get go. Over time your body will become used to the posture and longer sessions will happen spontaniously.

I hope this Helps. Thank you so much for your help

I would suggest sitting forward supporting your own weight as in the picture, you don't want to be so relaxed that you start to feel sleepy Thank you I will keep this in mind

[actifadepette]

okayy I like the one where you sit on a chair... that, for me, is by far the most comfortable thanks for your help guys

Hi BatteredRose,

I used to use the meditation bench (stool) but it happend that one day I just try with the chair, I took it to the yard and sit comfortably as is shown in the figure that Element posted... it was a better experience for me. I felt more at peace with meditation. Also I just set my hands gently over my knees.