Feet numbness during meditation

[bazera]

Hey guys,

Because of inconsistency, last year I haven't really benefited from my meditations, I was skipping too many days. As the new year resolution I'm commited to stick to my habit no matter what. 

But I experience feet numbness after like 20 minutes, basically I can't feel my legs any more. I freaked out and stopped at 25-30 minute mark, even though I was going for 60 minutes.

I kinda know that it's common and not really something to be concerned about, but still, do you guys experience that as well?

And does the condition improve after lots of practice? 

[IDressMyDog]

What position do you sit in? If cross-legged then that's most likely the cause. Try to experiment with your posture, try a zafu or meditation bench or a chair. It won't change with practice since you press on a nerve (this one most likely). 

[bazera]

@IDressMyDog Yeah I sit crossed legged. I use meditation cushion for a bit of an elevation.

[Space]

6 hours ago, bazera said:

Hey guys,

Because of inconsistency, last year I haven't really benefited from my meditations, I was skipping too many days. As the new year resolution I'm commited to stick to my habit no matter what. 

But I experience feet numbness after like 20 minutes, basically I can't feel my legs any more. I freaked out and stopped at 25-30 minute mark, even though I was going for 60 minutes.

I kinda know that it's common and not really something to be concerned about, but still, do you guys experience that as well?

And does the condition improve after lots of practice? 

This is pretty common for people. 

Have you tried just using a chair rather than cross-legged?

[IDressMyDog]

1 hour ago, bazera said:

@IDressMyDog Yeah I sit crossed legged. I use meditation cushion for a bit of an elevation.

Try experimenting with different postures.

I imagine you might have tight hamstrings (but I might be wrong here), how's your mobility? Simple 20 min yoga or some Tibetan rites could help you, or even deep squats. It's a process that takes some time - better sooner than later though!

[Razard86]

13 hours ago, bazera said:

Hey guys,

Because of inconsistency, last year I haven't really benefited from my meditations, I was skipping too many days. As the new year resolution I'm commited to stick to my habit no matter what. 

But I experience feet numbness after like 20 minutes, basically I can't feel my legs any more. I freaked out and stopped at 25-30 minute mark, even though I was going for 60 minutes.

I kinda know that it's common and not really something to be concerned about, but still, do you guys experience that as well?

And does the condition improve after lots of practice? 

You could always do sleep meditation.