The correct way to sit cross-legged

Meditation can now be said to be a health-preserving method that is popular all over the world. Many people can practice meditation in their lives. Although this behavior seems incredible, it is still very beneficial to our health. Today we will introduce to you a common meditation posture - the correct method of double-cross-legged meditation. If you are interested, you can try it.

Meditation is a way to maintain health and fitness. Sit cross-legged with your eyes closed, adjust your breath, place your hands in a certain position, and don't think about anything. Meditation is also called "sitting cross-legged" or "sitting quietly". A basic practice in Taoism. In Buddhism, it is called "Zen sitting" or "Zen meditation", which is a compulsory practice in Zen Buddhism. There are three types of cross-legged sitting: natural cross-legged sitting, double cross-legged sitting and single cross-legged sitting Meditation can not only nourish your body and prolong your life, but also open your mind and increase your wisdom. In the practice of Chinese martial arts, meditation is also a way to cultivate inner strength, cultivate the mind, and enhance willpower. The characteristic of meditation is "stillness". "Long-term stillness leads to concentration, while long-term movement leads to fatigue." Therefore, after meditation, you should stretch your muscles and bones, such as boxing, sword dancing, shuttlecock kicking, self-massage, etc., to achieve the combination of movement and stillness.

A set of loose sportswear and a special meditation mat.

Before meditating, change into loose clothes and prepare the mat.

The next step is to sit down. You can use single-cross-legged or double-cross-legged posture. Double-cross-legged posture is best because it can quickly calm the body and mind.

The third and most important step is to straighten your spine as if your head is hanging up, so that the cavity in the middle of the body is in a state of openness, upright and pure. As shown below

The fourth part: Mental method. When the body is in a neutral state and the sitting position is stable, the next key step is to put oneself in a thoughtless state. The mind acts as an observer of one's own body, just watching quietly, without thinking, without tension, without curiosity, without expectation, while being aware, caring, silent, and restraining desires, with a single-minded focus.

There will be smuggling at the beginning, but don’t be afraid, just start over again, and after a while, you will slowly get into the state. That's all OK.

Precautions

There will be smuggling at the beginning, but don't be afraid, it will get better over time.

Don’t sleep. People who have just started to learn meditation will experience dozing off. Remind yourself not to really sleep, otherwise all your efforts will be wasted.