Strong Ditermination Sitting Problems

[stevegan928]

In SDS you're suppose to literally not move at all. Although i have trouble keeping my back straight and i was wondering if it's okay to just straighten my back out when i start to notice slouching? Would this dilute the effects of SDS or is it better to make the adjustments so i can stay at the slightly higher state of consciousness we get into with a straightened spine?  

[Azrael]

15 minutes ago, stevegan928 said:

Would this dilute the effects of SDS or is it better to make the adjustments so i can stay at the slightly higher state of consciousness we get into with a straightened spine?  

Yeah, basically you can straighten it a little bit. But don't do it every two minutes or so. When you meditate for some time your back will stay in the right position or you have to adjust it just once or twice a little bit.

The main pain with strong determination sits comes in my experience from your legs, hips and lower back. And your body feels like a rock if you don't move for some time. So try to move as little as possible.

[stevegan928]

@Arik So as i do more strong determination sitting i'll need to adjust my back less and less right?

[Azrael]

Just now, stevegan928 said:

@Arik So as i do more strong determination sitting i'll need to adjust my back less and less right?

Yeah, I've had that experience. Nowadays, I sit completely still. The only times I'm moving is when my body unconsciously does so a little bit. But this develops over time.

[stevegan928]

Just now, Arik said:

The only times I'm moving is when my body unconsciously does so

Yeah, i've twitches and muscle spasms from doing it. Thanks for the input.