What is the standard posture for meditation?

For people who have a strong concept of health preservation, they always want to put various health preservation measures into practice, which can not only cultivate their body and mind, but also continuously improve their health status. Meditation is a common way to maintain health, but you must master the correct sitting posture and some precautions to achieve better results. We should pay attention to this. So what is the standard posture for meditation?

Meditation is a method of maintaining 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.

Do it in a sitting meditation posture (it is best not to practice in a sleeping posture to avoid drowsiness and falling asleep).

The meditation postures can be divided into chair style, loose cross-legged style, single cross-legged style and double cross-legged style. It is generally best to sit cross-legged. If the conditions for sitting cross-legged are really unavailable, you can also sit on a chair (i.e., sit on a chair with your legs on the ground). When sitting cross-legged, you can sit cross-legged in either loose, single or double positions according to your ability. There is no need to force yourself to sit cross-legged. Taoism does not require you to sit cross-legged in either position. (Of course it would be better if it can be double-disc)

When sitting cross-legged, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. The back part of the buttocks needs to be raised a little, and you can use a cotton pad or a thin pillow. In this way, the waist can be naturally straightened, avoiding the problem of gradually bending the back due to lumbar muscle fatigue during meditation.

2. The waist should be naturally straightened. If the waist is not straight, the Ren and Du meridians will not flow smoothly, which can easily lead to drowsiness.

3. Keep your head straight, neck upright, and jaw slightly retracted. Tongue against the roof of the mouth. Due to daily living habits, most people's heads tend to tilt to one side, either left or right. When meditating, they often think that their heads are straight. In fact, there is still a skew. After sitting down, you can put a mirror in front of you to see if your head is upright. You can find the correct feeling of having your head and neck straight. This will automatically correct imbalances and qi channels in the body.

A clear introduction has been given above as to what the standard posture for meditation is. When meditating, you still need to focus on your thoughts and keep your body and mind relaxed. After meditating for a period of time, you will not only feel much more relaxed, but your health will also be significantly improved.