Meditation positions are very important if you want to obtain meditation results. Meditation is all about the process you are going through and that includes meditation positions. It may seem trivial to meditation beginners, but meditation positions are imperative in meditation if you want optimal meditation experience.
It does not matter whether your meditation posture is comfortable or not, what matters most is what kind of meditation position will help you achieve the best meditation results [3 easy steps to start meditating with meditation instructions]. Some of these meditation positions include:
– The Lotus Position for meditation (you can use a pillow under your knees) – The Seiza Position for Meditation (Kneel on your zafu.) – Siddhasana Position for Meditation (Cross legged sitting.) – Half Lotus Position for Meditation (With one
The following meditation positions are popular and practical:
- Seated meditation position in lotus position – the legs are crossed in a Lotus position (the left leg is above the right one). The torso is erect, with both arms on each side of the body; they cross behind the back with the right arm over the left. Meditators may choose to place their hands in their lap or by their sides (with palms facing upwards). Some meditators prefer to sit cross-legged, however this meditation posture may not be suitable for everyone because it requires flexibility and practice .
- Seiza meditation position – the knees are bent so that both the buttocks and feet touch the meditation floor; the back is straight. Both hands are placed palms-down on both knees. This meditation position produces a feeling of heaviness in the body – it can be good for meditation and other relaxation techniques .
- Walking meditation – meditators must walk slowly (the speed should be just fast enough to enable them to keep up with their own breathing). As they walk, meditators may concentrate on each step as they take it, as well as keeping their mind focused on meditation .
- Side meditation position – meditators must sit on the floor with their legs straight in front of them and bend the torso over to one side so that it is lying along the thigh (the right leg goes under the left leg) . The arm on the other side should be placed above the head, and both hands can hold each other. Some people prefer not to cross their arms while others prefer to do so; this meditation position may help keep meditators alert as they concentrate on meditation during meditation sessions .
- Meditation posture against a wall – meditation may involve sitting with the legs crossed (the left leg is above the right one). The back of the legs should be placed against a flat, solid wall. The meditation position’s arms can be straight; they are also placed on each side of the meditation posture .
- Lying meditation position – this meditation posture requires lying down (on an elevated surface such as a meditation mat) . Meditators must lie on their backs with palms up; some meditators prefer to close their eyes and focus only on meditation while others like looking at something such as a blank wall or ceiling. Lying meditation postures help deepen meditation by calming all parts of the body
- Standing mediation position – this meditation technique is done by standing upright and focusing on meditation, for example by raising one arm in the air (with the palm facing forward) . The meditation position’s legs can either be parallel to each other or staggered; meditators should not place too much weight on their feet .
Our suggestion is to start watching at some Youtube videos that can help you choose the position that is more adequate for you. You need to feel comfortable in order to completely leave yourself free to concentrate on your breathing. Here a selection of videos:
How to sit for meditation – click here
Meditation posture – click here
Sitting meditation posture – click here
How to sit in meditation – click here
