Proper Sitting During Meditation? What Works For You?

[Michael569]

Hi Guys, 

I was wondering what seating posture do you find most beneficial / tolerable while meditating? 

I have only been meditating for a month but usually am struggling with proper seating. While I am not flexible enough to to do full or even half lotus for longer period. I always lean my back on the wall and sort of fold my legs with knees sticking out on right and left ( similar to lotus, no idea what it's called in English). Even with this, it gets itchy and uncomfortableafter a while and I am finding it hard to detach myself from the pain when meditating. 

Sitting with legs straight makes me sleepy

Any suggestions what works for you? Thanks

 

 

 

 

[FindingPeace]

I just sit, in a normal sitting position but keeping my back straight and my hands resting on my thighs. At home I'll sit on the edge of the bed, but I find sitting anywhere works. Generally need my feet on the floor though as the pressure on the back of my thighs causes pain and discomfort at times.

[Eelco1981]

@Michael569 I usually sit in a bound angle pose. This is to stretch my crotch in training for the lotus position. The pain that comes with it I use it to focus. Focus on the pain. Dive into the pain as Shinzen Young explains in one of his video's. When I don't feel like having pain, I sit on a chair with my back straight. I think having your spine straight is most important to not fall asleep.

[the dream]

Try sitting in a normal chair (with back straight) or supported Hero pose (Virasana).

 

I sit in half lotus usually, which is reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaally comfy.

[Flicker_boy]

try the burmese, its easy and locks you in position

[Michael569]

Thank you all for great suggestions !