Meditation—A Way to Become Physically, Mentally and Metaphysically Fit, Part VI
This is Part VI of an eight part mini-course in Meditation in which I discuss the benefits of Meditation, how to best do it and then lead you in a guided meditation. In order to get the most out of these blogs and podcasts, it would be best for you to go back and start with the first blog entry on June 25.
Now, in terms of how you sit or what you do when you meditate, the most important thing is to make sure you are comfortable. If you have the flexibility to go into the yoga lotus or the half-lotus position, then certainly do so. If you don’t have the flexibility, then I would not suggest you do that. You can meditate very effectively sitting comfortably in straight backed chair. This is the way I do it all the time.
Just sit up straight with you spine erect, but not rigid. It is best that your legs are on the ground and are not crossed. Your hands are in your lap, palms up or down, whatever is most comfortable for you. And as we proceed with the meditation, if at any point you are uncomfortable, then shift. Move around a bit. If you need to cough, do so. Don’t spend ten minutes suppressing a cough or being physically uncomfortable and then conclude that you can’t meditate. As well, breathe in and out of your nostrils and not your mouth.
The most important thing to remember is to make sure you are comfortable while you are doing meditation. I might add, though, not so comfortable that you fall asleep. By the way, I do not recommend that you lie on the floor or a bed when you meditate because you are very likely to fall asleep. Lie down only if you have a significant back problem. So, again, the idea is to be as comfortable as possible, yet still alert; and, most importantly, enjoy the experience of “being” with yourself.
This is Part VI of an eight part blog.
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