Re: Does position matter???
Originally Posted by
Forest0spirit555
Namaste,
I find meditiation to be such a relaxing expierence and although at this stage I'm finding disciplining my mind to be a challenge I would love to further the practice yet I have been putting it off due to pain in my legs. When sitting cross legged on the floor my legs will eventually fall asleep and will have horrible shooting pains which prevent deep thought and relaxation. I've tried stretching prior to meditation but this doesnt seem to solve my poor circulation problems. Hence I began to wonder if meditation "has" to be done on the ground? Could it be done lying down or in a chair? Just curious on others thoughts. Thanks!
Sometimes I find it help in meditation to consider such painful stimuli as evidence of bad karma and/or to reinforce the idea that one is not this painful, inconvenient material body.
Any compromises with sadhana are best suggested by your guru rather than a casual passerby. Lots of opinions will be there, but ultimately it's your guru's opinion that should matter most.
regards,
Philosoraptor
"Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something." - Plato
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