Hi there,
In this blog I want to share with you, the different kinds of meditation postures. In my classes students ask me if there are other meditation postures. Some people have pain by sitting in sukhasana or easy pose, so it is important to find the right posture for your body. But there are also other reasons.
I hope you will enjoy. If you have questions after reading this. Don’t hesitate to contact me.
Why do you need to find the right meditation postures?
When we meditate we can find stillness, calmness,… but before we can reach this point, we need to be in there for some time. It is a process.
Deep meditation can be found when your spine is straight. If you are in meditation and your body is shaking or you feel pain this is not the right position for you. A meditation posture needs to be comfortable, so you can focus on your meditation without any other physical distractions. If you have these distraction, the end result of the meditation will not be the same.
When you often practice meditation, the postures will become more easily and comfortably, so you can stay in them for a longer period of time. So try to build up your meditations practice. Start with 5-10 minutes and then build up.
Check these boxes when you start with your meditation practice for your posture:
Is your spine straight?
Is it comfortable and can you stay in there for a while?
Type of meditation postures
Easy pose or Sukhasana
How to do the asana:
Sit with your legs straight in front of your body.
Bend one leg and place it underneath the thigh.
Bend the other leg and place it underneath the thigh.
Keep your spine and neck straight.
Place the palms of your hands on your knees. Palms facing upwards.
Arms are relaxed.
Close your eyes.
You can start your mediation practice.
Modifications:
You can sit on a meditation cushion or place a blanket underneath your buttocks.
You can place a pillow or blocks underneath your knees.
Thunderbolt pose or Varjasana
How to do the asana:
Knees on your mat. Keep the knees close to each other.
Bring the big toes together and separate the heels.
The buttocks is on the knees.
Place the palms of your hands on your knees.
Keep your spine and neck straight. Do not arch the back.
Close your eyes.
You can start your mediation practice.
Modifications:
If you have ain in your knees, you can separate the knees a little.
In the beginning, you can place a cushion or block between the legs and sit on it with your buttocks.
Breath balancing pose or Padadhirasana
How to do the asana:
Sit in the Thunderbolt pose or Varjasana.
Cross the arms in front of the chest.