Expert guidance: Explanation of meditation sitting posture

Yoga sitting posture is the best posture you can use when practicing meditation. Ancient yogis noticed that when yogis practiced meditation, which is characterized by meditation and introspection, the life energy residing in the spine needs to flow unimpeded between the end of the spine and the brain. Therefore, during meditation, the spine must be straightened. Moreover, when the meditator's consciousness is concentrated on a fixed point, it must not be disturbed by any movements, so the position of the legs should not be moved frequently. In addition, since practicing meditation often lasts for a long time, the body and head need to remain stable for a long time. Therefore, various yoga sitting positions have become a product of these requirements. Yoga sitting posture is a very important preparation before practicing pranayama and meditation

It should be noted that yoga sitting posture must be maintained in a relaxed rather than forced manner, try to keep the body and mind calm and calm, and focus your consciousness on one point. The Zhishan sitting, Thunderbolt sitting, and Lotus sitting introduced in this book are relatively advanced Yujia sitting positions, while the other sitting positions are relatively simple and suitable for beginners. These sitting positions go a long way to improve flexibility and flexibility in your knees, ankles and feet.

[Easy Sitting]

This is the easiest sitting posture and is suitable for beginners to practice yoga movements and meditation. You can change this sitting posture slightly to suit your situation (for example, if one of your knees has been injured). Then straighten one leg when you sit down

* Posture instructions:

* 1. Sit on the ground; straighten your legs forward and breathe naturally.

* 2. Cross your legs, press your left foot under your right leg, and press your right foot under your left leg. At the same time, straighten your back and tighten your jaw (as shown in the picture).

* Practice essentials: During sitting, the head, neck and trunk should be kept in a straight line.

* Exercise effect: This sitting posture is beneficial to the health of joints such as thighs and ankles and enhances the function of the nervous system.

[Lotus Sitting]网站图片位

Lotus Sitting is the oldest yoga posture. It is the cornerstone of various postures. Its method is similar to the knot lotus sitting method of meditation.

* Posture instructions:

1. Sit flat on the ground with your legs straight, hold the neck of your right foot with both hands, and place your right leg on your left thigh with the center of your feet facing up.

2. Hold the neck of your left ankle with both hands and place your left leg on your right thigh with the center of your feet facing up.

3. Straighten your back, tighten your chin, and keep the tip of the terminal and navel in line

4. After completing the lotus sitting, breathe quietly and naturally until you are calm (see picture).

* Practice essentials: Practice this posture and avoid lifting your knees.

* Exercise effect: Lotus sitting increases the blood supply to the head and chest areas, strengthens the nervous system, eliminates tension and restlessness, and makes people feel at peace and mind, and mentally focused.

[Half Lotus Sitting]

* Posture description:

1. Sit on the ground with only legs straight forward.

2. Bend your right calf, place the sole of your right foot inward of your left thigh, with the center of your feet facing up.

3. Bend your left leg and place your left foot on top of your right thigh. This is a half-lotus seat (shown in the picture).

* Practice essentials: straighten your back and retract your chin; keep your head, neck and body in a straight line.

* Exercise effect: Half lotus sitting has the same effect as lotus sitting, only to a lesser extent.