Sitting Meditation Puts Me To Sleep

[adrian284]

Hey guys,

I need some advise here . I've been meditating for the past year on average twice a week (I'm trying to make it into a everyday habit). But I feel like I still get sleepy or foggy and my mind drifts away often when I sit down and meditate. I feel like when I shake my leg when sitting on a chair and meditating that makes it easier to stay mindful and for example focus on my breath. Walking meditation is another option.

But, I remember Leo mentioning in one of his videos that being still is a great way to achieve mindfulness by itself even.

Would walking meditation or just moving a bit while meditating decrease the effectiveness of my meditation (mindfulness) or is it as good as being still while meditating?

[Capethaz]

@adrian284 To evolve and achieve significant results I would say minimum 45 minutes daily of sitting (formal practice), mindful moments during the day when you can, and at least 1 retreat a year.

[adrian284]

Thanks for your input @Capethaz . Why is being still better at achieving mindfulness? If I am meditating by formal practice (e.g. focusing on body sensations) but walking back and forth instead would it make a difference as far as gaining results?

[Capethaz]

@adrian284 Yes, just when you are still it's more easy to achieve concentration and mindfulness. And most benefits of meditation are achieved just by not moving the body.

Edited October 7, 2016 by Capethaz