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|  | The Postures of Meditation
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The Postures of Meditation: The Daily Guide to Success
Since ancient times, people have practiced meditation. Incorporating meditation as part of your daily life can make a big difference regarding your attitude and outlook in life. One of the most important aspects of meditation is posture. These are some of your options:
1. Cross legged posture. One of the most popular postures is the cross legged position which includes the lotus position. It is taught in most meditative traditions that the spinal cord must be kept straight. So, slouching is not a good idea. When you sit straight, you encourage better circulation of blood and spiritual energy.
2. Seated posture. A meditation practitioner can sit on the chair with his or her bare feet on the floor. He or she sits up keeping the back straight, holding the spine and head in alignment without leaning with thighs parallel to the floor. The hands are rested comfortably on the arm's chair or on the knees.
3. Kneeling posture. The practitioner kneels with both knees on the floor keeping his or her buttocks resting on the feet. The hands rest on the thighs.
4. Lying down posture. Also known as corpse posture or savasna in yoga. The practitioner rests in a lying position, keeping his or her legs straight and relaxed. This is effective in reducing stress but don’t fall asleep!
5. Incorporating hand gestures. There is a theological meaning behind these gestures. Based on a Yogic philosophy, these can affect consciousness.
6. Incorporating various repetitive activities in stillness such as humming, chanting, or deep breathing to help induce a state of meditation. The Soto Zen practitioners do their meditation in front of a wall with open eyes. However, most mediation schools are assuming that the eyes are half-open or closed.
The duration and frequency of meditation can also vary. The broadly accepted duration is 20 or 30 minutes. This length may increase as the process goes on. To obtain the benefits of meditation, it is advisable to follow the advice and instructions of a spiritual teacher. Most traditions require daily practice. Keep in mind that perseverance and acceptance are needed to become successful. This can help you during prolonged hours of meditation and increase focus in your life.
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