The Lotus position is held to be the ideal seated position in nearly every school of meditation. Depicted in the earliest texts of the spiritual traditions of Japan, China and India and even on the tombs walls of Ancient Egypt. It is a cross-legged sitting posture, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. A properly […]
Assume the Proper Posture for Meditation
Updated February 19, 2014. Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Sogyal Rinpoche says the proper posture for meditation creates a more favorable environment for it. Often, you are instructed to sit comfortably, but what exactly does that mean? Your physical posture can affect your mental state. If your pose is too relaxed, you may soon find yourself drifting to […]