Meditation Postures

Sitting is the most common known meditation posture but not the one and only. What about people who have physical discomfort in sitting for long periods ? They still have chance to meditate because basicly there are four postures of meditation :

1. Sitting
You can sit on the floor using a cushion with the leg in a suitable position, you don't have to
cross the leg or you can sit on a chair / stool (don't take this as a second class position )
because there is no magic in sitting on the floor :) just make sure you keep your back
straight but not tense. One hand placed in the other with palms upward and held below the
navel.

2. Walking
Simply find a clear and straight path between six and ten meters long. Corridor in
a house will do or may be a bedroom with six meters clear and straight path inside. As long as it is comfortable to walk, use whatever is available and walk without shoes.

3. Standing
Gently close your eyes and stand still for about fifthteen minutes until 1 hour. Keep the back
straight but not tight and place your hands comfortablly in front of you.

4. Lying Down
You may practice meditation by lying on one side, keep the body quite straight and bend one
arm up to support your head with the palm placed behind the ear.

These postures help us to practice better however the essence of meditation is about training the mind not how well done the posture is.