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Meditation physical & common posturesMeditation guideDifferent teachers and spiritual traditions will all determine the correct postures to be used in meditation, perhaps the one posture which almost everyone will associate with meditation is the Lotus position, or cross legged. Some teachers recommend the "seven points of vairocana" as the ultimate posture for those who take meditation to a more serious level; this is a position which the Dali Lama himself recommends in his teachings. It is performed by ensuring: * That the legs shall be crossed in the Lotus position. * The eyes remain open. * The back is kept straight. * The shoulders are kept at an even angle and are relaxed. * The gaze is kept at an even level. * The mouth should be slightly open. * The tip of the tongue touches the roof of the mouth. Indeed many teachers of mediation say that the spine should be erect, this is said to encourage the circulation of the body's spiritual energy which is often called "the breath of life" or "vital breath" or "life force". Various hand gestures or positioning of the hands are also taught, yogic philosophy teaches us that the hands can actually affect consciousness. An example of hand positioning is seen in the Buddhist who will rest his right hand on top of the left one with thumbs touching. Common postures for meditation The seated posture - the person can use the floor, a bench, a chair or stool but must sit up straight with their head and spine in correct alignment. The hands should come to rest comfortably on the knees or arm of the chair while keeping their thighs parallel to the floor, if you are using a chair with a back to it then try to refrain from leaning back against it. The cross legged posture - the person will be seated on the floor with the use of a cushion if necessary with their back upright and straight, with their head held in alignment with the spine. Hands may be rested comfortably in any chosen position. The kneeling posture - the person kneels on the floor with knees together, toes almost touching and the buttocks resting on their heels. It is important to keep the back straight with head and spine in alignment, with hands resting comfortably on the thighs. Lying down posture - this is the corpse pose in yoga, the person lies flat on their back making sure the legs are straight and they are relaxed, this pose is often thought to be a great one for reducing stress. |
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