tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446303689436279043.post4207403546807972414..comments2020-05-07T01:19:45.319-05:00Comments on A Journey into Health: 6 Common Barriers to Meditation, and How To Overcome ThemAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812439834056510489noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446303689436279043.post-42523289200935812062012-07-17T05:04:38.102-05:002012-07-17T05:04:38.102-05:00Good question.
First, an elongated spine during m...Good question.<br /><br />First, an elongated spine during meditation enables diaphragmatic breathing. Whether the object of focus during meditation is the breath or not, the breath will likely soften, activating the parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response). Sitting upright helps that happen more easily.<br /><br />Second, most of the seated postures attempt to align the physical body (i.e. stack the bones) in a way that provides a steady and comfortable, foundational base. That way, we are not as distracted by our physical bodies when we are trying to train the mind. The article on svastikasana that I link to above talks about the skeletal alignment (e.g. of lotus pose) in more detail. Of course, with our culture of chair sitting, poor posture, and tight hips, many of these postures are not as accessible to us today, and so we need to modify.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812439834056510489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446303689436279043.post-43856806685439879382012-07-15T12:04:31.002-05:002012-07-15T12:04:31.002-05:00Thanks!
No slouching, comfortable, dignified - I u...Thanks!<br />No slouching, comfortable, dignified - I understand it. But why does a particular style of sitting position matter? - if any. Are there any advantages/meaning/importance associated with different sittings positions? Advance thanks for your answers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com