In my classes today, I did more meditation than I would normally do. Seemed like everyone needed to create more space in their breath, their mind. Especially today. Great tips!! (I always tell my students before we begin that it is okay to move if their selected position becomes uncomfortable. I think sometimes people think that once theyβve βpickedβ a position they have to stay that way the entire time of the meditation.
For sure. Finding the balance between fidgeting and moving because your body hurts is key. Allow yourself, at first, to sit with the discomfort, and if it seems like moving would be the right action to take, then move. I often say you don't get extra points for suffering.
I used to try to sit cross legged for every meditation. Unfortunately, this is counterproductive for my body. But I used to think I βwasnβt doing it rightβ if I didnβt use some fancy pose. Turns out itβs unnecessary to sit a certain way.
I now sit straight backed on a chair for every other meditation to give my hips a break and a chance to recover. And when I do sit cross legged, I always use a pillow or block to support each knee.
Support is so important! I used to sit cross legged all the time and it would bother my hips. For me, kneeling takes the effort out of sitting. Once you find the best position for your body, it's easier to stick with it!
In my classes today, I did more meditation than I would normally do. Seemed like everyone needed to create more space in their breath, their mind. Especially today. Great tips!! (I always tell my students before we begin that it is okay to move if their selected position becomes uncomfortable. I think sometimes people think that once theyβve βpickedβ a position they have to stay that way the entire time of the meditation.
For sure. Finding the balance between fidgeting and moving because your body hurts is key. Allow yourself, at first, to sit with the discomfort, and if it seems like moving would be the right action to take, then move. I often say you don't get extra points for suffering.
I like that!
Great tips on meditation poses.
I used to try to sit cross legged for every meditation. Unfortunately, this is counterproductive for my body. But I used to think I βwasnβt doing it rightβ if I didnβt use some fancy pose. Turns out itβs unnecessary to sit a certain way.
I now sit straight backed on a chair for every other meditation to give my hips a break and a chance to recover. And when I do sit cross legged, I always use a pillow or block to support each knee.
Support is so important! I used to sit cross legged all the time and it would bother my hips. For me, kneeling takes the effort out of sitting. Once you find the best position for your body, it's easier to stick with it!