Meditation Posture
Different spiritual teachers from various traditions, suggest different physical postures for meditation. Most famous are
the several cross-legged postures, including the Lotus Position.
Many meditative traditions teach that the spine should be kept straight for the reason explained as for circulation of
spiritual energy, the vital breath, the life force.
Various hand-gestures or mudras are also suggested. These can carry theological meaning or according to Yogic
philosophy can actually affect consciousness. For example, a common Buddhist hand-position is with the
right hand resting atop the left , with the thumbs touching.
Seated posture
Person can use any chair, stool, bench, anything that has a horizontal top, so that he or she may sit on it. The person
sits up, with their back straight, and holds their head and spine in alignment. They rest their hands comfortably on their
knees or arms of chair.
Cross legged posture
Person crosses legs while seated on the floor (and on a cushion, if it is more comfortable) and unless skilled at yoga,
does not attempt to sit in lotus posture. The person sits upright, back straight, and with their head and spine in
alignment. Hands may rest in any position.
Kneeling posture (This posture also know as vajrasana)
Person kneels on the floor with their knees together, buttocks resting on their heels and toes almost touching. They
keep their back straight, head and spine in alignment, and rest their hands on their thighs.
Lying down posture
This is the savasna, or the corpse posture in yoga. Person lies down on a thick blanket or carpet, and makes sure legs
are straight but relaxed. Normally, it is seldom used because it making it very easy to fall asleep while trying to
meditiate. It is often regarded as more effective as a stress buster rather than in the meditation process.
Different spiritual teachers from various traditions, suggest different physical postures for meditation. Most famous are
the several cross-legged postures, including the Lotus Position.
Many meditative traditions teach that the spine should be kept straight for the reason explained as for circulation of
spiritual energy, the vital breath, the life force.
Various hand-gestures or mudras are also suggested. These can carry theological meaning or according to Yogic
philosophy can actually affect consciousness. For example, a common Buddhist hand-position is with the
right hand resting atop the left , with the thumbs touching.
Seated posture
Person can use any chair, stool, bench, anything that has a horizontal top, so that he or she may sit on it. The person
sits up, with their back straight, and holds their head and spine in alignment. They rest their hands comfortably on their
knees or arms of chair.
Cross legged posture
Person crosses legs while seated on the floor (and on a cushion, if it is more comfortable) and unless skilled at yoga,
does not attempt to sit in lotus posture. The person sits upright, back straight, and with their head and spine in
alignment. Hands may rest in any position.
Kneeling posture (This posture also know as vajrasana)
Person kneels on the floor with their knees together, buttocks resting on their heels and toes almost touching. They
keep their back straight, head and spine in alignment, and rest their hands on their thighs.
Lying down posture
This is the savasna, or the corpse posture in yoga. Person lies down on a thick blanket or carpet, and makes sure legs
are straight but relaxed. Normally, it is seldom used because it making it very easy to fall asleep while trying to
meditiate. It is often regarded as more effective as a stress buster rather than in the meditation process.
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