What is the correct posture for beginners to sit cross-legged?

Nowadays, people pay more and more attention to health preservation. There are many ways to preserve health. First of all, you must learn how to maintain health through diet. In addition, you can do many health-preserving exercises in your daily life. Today I will introduce you to meditation for health preservation. This method of health preservation is still worthy of recommendation. This method is relatively quiet, and many young people may not like it. In addition, many people do not know the correct posture for meditation, so the following knowledge in this area is introduced.

Correct posture for beginners:

█Ideal sitting posture——Seven-point sitting posture

The most ideal sitting posture is the "seven-point sitting posture". The so-called "seven branches" refer to the seven key points of physical requirements:

1. Cross-legged sitting (If you are a beginner and cannot do it, don’t worry, just read on.)

2. Straight spine

3. Shoulder stretch

4. Make the mudra with your hands below your navel

5. Head Centered

6. Close your eyes slightly

7. Licking the upper palate

█ What should I do if I can’t do double cross leg position when I am a beginner?

Many beginners to meditation are unable to sit cross-legged, but that’s okay. Depending on your personal situation, you can start with single plate or loose plate practice▼

Sitting cross-legged (single-legged):

It means bending one foot and placing it on the thigh of the other foot, with the feet overlapping each other.

Loose disk:

Cross your feet down and under your thighs.

Myanmar Sitting:

Place your feet flat on the cushion without crossing them, with one foot in front and the other behind, and both feet parallel, so that you can maintain your body balance.

Kneeling:

Kneel with your legs straight, your buttocks sitting on the soles of your feet, your upper body straight, and your hands on your knees. Kneeling is suitable for after meals and can help digestion

█Daily practice of double-lotus position

When meditating, one must strive towards the goal of sitting cross-legged, so Xian Er will introduce two more methods. You just need to pay attention to your sitting posture on a daily basis. They are easy to practice at any time and are for your reference.

1. Sit cross-legged as much as possible when reading, watching TV or resting.

2. Practice the "Crane-Straddle" position more often (kneeling with your buttocks pressed on your feet). Do the following exercises based on the "Straddle-Crane" sitting position: keep your buttocks pressing your feet, and lean your upper body back flat (you can use a quilt to make an inclined surface at the beginning, and gradually lay it flat), and maintain this for as long as possible.

After introducing the meditation posture, let’s talk about the issue of sitting.

If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools

Proper seating ensures correct sitting posture

█ Only suitable seating can help meditators maintain correct posture

If the seat is not suitable, it will be difficult for the meditator to maintain the correct sitting posture. Not only will you not achieve the effect of meditation, but sitting in an incorrect posture for a long time can also harm your body.

▲When meditating, you need a softer cushion under your legs to prevent leg pain and moisture.

▲At the same time, a cushion needs to be placed under the buttocks to help straighten the spine.

█ Essential elements of an excellent meditation cushion

A meditation cushion is composed of two cushions, one above and one below, so the secret to an excellent meditation cushion lies in the fact that these two cushions conform to human body mechanics, allowing people to sit comfortably and upright. A good meditation cushion can prolong the time of meditation.

1. Thickness and elasticity for comfortable sitting

If you use tatami as a futon, it should be divided into two parts, the upper and lower seats. Generally, the feet are placed on the lower seat and the buttocks are sat on the upper seat. Its dimensions are: the lower seat is 2*2 feet square, the upper seat is 1*2 feet, and the height of the upper seat is 1.5 inches.

2. Materials that help people accumulate energy

The same goes for the materials used for meditation cushions. Materials that help people accumulate energy include straw, coconut fiber, tea leaves, vanilla, herbs, and planed wood.