Sitting Positions for Meditation (No More Back Pain!)

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Peaceful Breathing - Meditation and Mindfulness

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Sitting Positions for Meditation // How to sit to meditate? There are many meditation positions: sitting, lying and standing. In this video, I show you 3 sitting positions for meditation: on a meditation cushion, on a meditation bench and on a chair. Finding a proper meditation posture is important because it can prevent us from developing back pain.It can also help us to meditate longer with more comfort and embody alertness and nobility. I give you some tips to find a meditation posture but know there are no best meditation position. There will always be some discomfort. The practice is to find a way to sit comfortably and then, when discomfort appears, to find some equanimity within it.
So I hope you will enjoy my tips for meditation positions for bad back.
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0:00 Intro
1:10 How to meditate cross legged
2:30 How to sit on a meditation bench
4:08 How to meditate on a chair
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@PeacefulBreathing 5 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! Thanks for watching! If you have back pain when you sit for meditation, this is a must watch! Checkout this video for tips how on to sit properly. Let me know if this was helpful!

@paulus_primus Ай бұрын

Hi, thank you! But isn't sitting meditation a sitting in fact? If yes - isn't it as bad for health as normal sitting?

@PeacefulBreathing Ай бұрын

@@paulus_primus what you do during sitting meditation is more than just sitting . You’re training your mind. But meditation doesn’t have to be in a sitter position. You can also do walking meditation if you don’t like sitting. I have made a video on that. Thanks for your question!

@lamajigmeg 5 жыл бұрын

because we do NOT get extra points for needless suffering

@captainrumbo555 6 ай бұрын

It is a bad idea to sit on bed cuz it bends yes? Not a stable spot? Sit on bed = spine bend Sit on floor = numb legs So sit on chair til I'm able to find a guru? 👀

@Triohuncho 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna start working to better my posture now, wish me luck!

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! It helps to have a good posture to feel relaxed and alert. Enjoy your meditation!

@jonrutherford6852 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I like these unpretentious and straightforward suggestions. I have not seen better anywhere, and I've viewed or read dozens of meditation instructions. Thank you!

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon, thanks for your encouraging comment! Glad you found these tips helpful. Enjoy your practice!

@AustinChubak 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm buying a bench soon.

@thamizhdhana7239 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I hope it helped you :)

@Ludwiguser066 7 күн бұрын

Thank you! Much 💕, 🕊️ NAMESTE 🙏

@basavaprasadgobbur2215 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, please feel free to browse through my channel for more videos. Have a great week!

@smailelhassar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Smail! Thanks for the comment. Feel free to leave your questions anywhere on my videos. Have a good day!

@KrishnaSingh-yt3rq 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Glad you found this helpful Krishna

@doguyildizz 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the video that I was looking for years... thank you so much!

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on finding this video! Haha, feel free to check out other videos on my channel, you may find some useful tips on meditation. Enjoy your practice!

@Cesc8170 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour ces conseils. Sadhu. 🙏

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

De rien, c’est avec bcp de plaisir 😃

@oliverdaproducer2192 Жыл бұрын

Thank You! Bless u

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, glad this helped you!

@fadeenmia915 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😎

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@inderjitkaur965 3 жыл бұрын

thx for the video

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful.

@cankonukoglu5016 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I was looking for this!!

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Am to hear it was useful, that’s what I want to share, useful tips for meditation. Feel free to browse through my channel, maybe you’ll find other videos helpful! Enjoy your practice!

@mandeepkaushik9258 2 жыл бұрын

thanku

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Mandeep. Happy that you found this video helpful. Feel free to browse through my channel, you may find some useful info too. Good luck to you.

@13coconuthead 5 жыл бұрын

I'll use the tips for my sitting-at-my-desk-all-day-long event. Thank you!!!!

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! How is your practice going? I started uploading new videos. Took me a while 😅 hope you are well and safe

@shaktiveda7041 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@She-Ro 3 жыл бұрын

Super informative, thank you! 👍🏽

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it help! Feel free to browse my channel for more tips and let know how your practice goes!

@popbeatz Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just what I need at the moment.

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped! Fee free to check other videos, maybe they will help to.

@mimisabourin8052 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you so much for the great info!

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mimi! Thank you!

@celestiallifecoach5219 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, with Metta🙏🏼

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Feel free to browse through my channel’s videos. Maybe you’ll find some useful tips. Also feel free to leave comments and questions if you have any. Happy to offer support in your practice

@tasiablock5928 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help. This was just what I needed. Have a nice day.

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tasia, thank you, glad this video was helpful.

@authors1537 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful. Namaste 🙏

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@blf112761 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great tutorial on one of the most integral parts of a meditation practice. Thank you!

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, hope it helped. 🙏

@CalmChords 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Olivier! These posture tips were very helpful. I just subscribed, looking forward to more meditation videos!

@PeacefulBreathing 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle! Hey, welcome to the channel! Don't hesitate to post any questions you have about mindfulness and meditation. Your songs are so great, I just listened to one and really l liked it. Cheers my friend!

@leehoffman812 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! thank you so much... and I must say, you are so nice to listen to, comforting and soothing.

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee for your kind comment!

@radhakrsnasbhakta5755 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!❤

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@AmbientDreamEscapes 2 жыл бұрын

Great thankyou, I like the chair idea.

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Great. During the day, I often take breaks and meditate at my desk sitting on my chair. It’s just as good.

@JoelYoungnpa 5 жыл бұрын

So often forgotten but a great help to those who wish to make a difference in their lives through meditation. I always use a cushion because sitting on the floor directly is uncomfortable x

@iestooo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow very useful tips, this is exactly what I was looking for as I have lower back pain and meditation was uncomfortable. I never knew such a thing as meditation bench exists! Thank you

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad it helped!

@temesgenabebaw9189 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for it help me

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, I am glad this was helpful. Please let me know what kind of content you'd like to see on the channel!

@gurtslebby2292 3 жыл бұрын

this helped me a lot, thank you so much! much love to you

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gurt! Thank you so much! Feel free to check my other videos too, I think you will find them useful too. Much love to YOU TOO!! 😍

@Poetry4Peace 2 жыл бұрын

Nice info and relayed good!

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Oh good! Glad it was helpful, feel free to browse through my channel, maybe you'll find some other useful tips!

@garyschroeder6600 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great lesson on meditation sitting position.

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, glad it helped!

@nasrin7350 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot ,this video is awesome for me 💚

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nasrin, glad it helped!

@masa-music Жыл бұрын

wonderful session sir

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped!

@artidave7026 Ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@PeacefulBreathing Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@PeacefulBreathing 27 күн бұрын

Hi, I think you’ll find this video helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeXn72Tra2oeX0.html

@lumri2002 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks much, this is so concise and yet helpful.

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Raulito, thanks, I am glad this was helpful. I am just curious to know ... what brought you to meditation? What is your practice like?

@lumri2002 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing It's been a while since the last time I did practice bit of vipassana meditation, but I hope to put some time again. Your brief explanation about the hips elevation higher than the knees when cross leg may be what I sometimes neglect when meditating at home.

@nairasharmavyas976 3 жыл бұрын

Nice information thank you 👍🌹

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Please browse through my channel for other videos that might be useful to you. Have a good week!

@r0b0bert 3 жыл бұрын

I like this guy

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert! Thanks for checking out my channel, hope you're finding useful tips!

@juliaescalante3373 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. This was very helpful 👍

@PeacefulBreathing 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia, I am glad it helped. If you have anything you'd like me to cover in a video, please let me know. Have a great week!

@marvintheodore5871 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful and well explained. Thank you!

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Marvin. Feel free to browse through my channel, maybe you’ll find other videos helpful.

@marvintheodore5871 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Certainly!

@agusamarsidik8628 Жыл бұрын

I subscribe & thanks your suggest

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Hello Agus, welcome to the channel! Stay tune for more videos soon!

@michaelstephenson9384 2 жыл бұрын

Great infor

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael! Thanks! Feel free to browse through the channel, maybe you'll find more useful info. I'll be publishing a video about a day I spent at a Zen monastery this week if you're interested!

@michaelstephenson9384 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll looking forward to seeing this infor

@zafumeditation 3 жыл бұрын

very informative and descriptive video, thank you

@zafumeditation 3 жыл бұрын

just subscribed

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@maxanthony8311 3 жыл бұрын

That was helpful. Thank you

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Feel free to check other videos, you might find some helpful tips. Good luck on your journey!

@parthpatel4782 3 жыл бұрын

It's really a practical solution thank you have helped a beginner to go beyond their limits❤️

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad it helped! Make sure to check out my other videos! Welcome to the channel Parth!

@andrey.skripnik 2 ай бұрын

“there will always be a certain level of discomfort” - I needed to hear this ❤

@PeacefulBreathing Ай бұрын

More on that in the next videos coming up in June!

@PeacefulBreathing 27 күн бұрын

Hi! I think you’ll find my latest video helpful as I share about what I wish I knew before starting meditation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeXn72Tra2oeX0.html

@andrey.skripnik 24 күн бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing thank you!

@DarthCoco 2 жыл бұрын

Very simple and helpful

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it help fool. Feel free to browse through my other videos, maybe you’ll find other helpful tips. Cool name Btw!

@DarthCoco 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Well, thank you, and I will look through your other vids. This vid I have used to get into deeper meditation.

@DarthCoco 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing I happily subscribed too :)

@brendarichardson7456 3 жыл бұрын

Ty I have back pain all the time so ty

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I am glad it helped.

@newarra_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I was getting mad at my back hurting. But u brought good calm energy that motivated me to try again

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Good! Yeah, please try again. Meditation can be an incredible tool in our life and finding a good posture is important in the beginning. Make sure you're comfortable!

@mega7070 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! 😊 I've had a Zafu cushion for a long time but wasn't sitting far enough forward on it. I was treating it as you would a regular cushion, but using your tripod analogy has really helped me. I just have to fluff up the cushion so that it doesn't stay in that shape afterwards! 😁

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Cool. Don't hesitate to add some blankets or other things to adjust your position. Enjoy!

@pirti1008 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video. Your manner of speaking is very gentle and soothing. It induces calm. Your tips are very helpful. 🙏🌈🥰

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Priti, thank you so much for your comment! It's comments like yours that motivate me to publish videos. Hope your practice is going well and let me know if you have any questions or challenges in your practice. Have a great week!

@therestartspecialist9229 5 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful as I am not flexible at all... The meditation pillow is a great idea that I will try. I try and just sit normally to meditate right now. Will give this a try

@PeacefulBreathing 5 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it feels like. If you need any more tips, feel free to ask :)

@Pockets46 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice. I have taken the10 day Vipassana Meditation course years ago, and this would have been wonderful advice to have had then. I did get thru the course and it was the best experience that I have ever had....

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thank you! Yes, I agree with you. For a Vipassana retreat with a lot of sitting meditation, having a good sitting posture is can make a huge difference in our experience. Glad you enjoyed your retreat. Where was it?

@bottomlobster3403 4 жыл бұрын

You gained a subscriber. Thanks

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Bottom Lobster Thanks for the sub! I have taken a break from posting videos but i intend to post regularly in 2020. Have a good practice till then!

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I just uploaded a new video and will start uploading on a weekly basis for a while. Hope you are well and safe 🙏

@youraverageblackboy5402 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video it was help full you deserve way more subscribers

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! I don't know if I deserve more subs but I am just happy this video was of help to you. Have a great weekend and feel free to leave questions on the videos if you have any at some point.

@zenwithfabian Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, nicely explained! 🙏🏼

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fabian. Are you based in France or Canada?

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your channel!

@zenwithfabian Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing I am currently living on wheels as a nomad but I am from Switzerland. 🚐

@zenwithfabian Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Thanks a lot, much appreciated! Through research on what type of meditation videos are available on YT I found great channels such as yours! 🙏🏽 I am glad too see so many sharing their experiences and guidance 🌅

@tassianeramosramos8061 3 жыл бұрын

I was delaying on practicing meditation because I thought the only way was sitting on the floor, which was very uncomfortable for me. Thanks for changing my pov, very helpful!!

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, you are very welcome, I am glad you found this helpful. Just remember that what matters most in the position is to be stable and comfortable. Cheers! And enjoy your meditation practice!

@danniefrenchpea63 7 ай бұрын

This is a really nice video, simple and clear with some very helpful tips. And it's reassuring to hear that even a well practiced person can be less than supple in the hips ! Thank you so much for sharing 🙏☺

@PeacefulBreathing 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I’ll be back really soon with new videos! Hope you’ll find them helpful too!

@PeacefulBreathing 27 күн бұрын

Hi! I think you’ll find my latest video helpful as I share about what I wish I knew before starting meditation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeXn72Tra2oeX0.html

@m44235 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome to watch while getting ready for Vipassana 10 days meditation. Much LOVE to you all.

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Thanks! yes knowing how to sit comfortably is very important before a 10 day vipassana meditation retreat. Where and when are you doing it?

@m44235 Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing True that! North Cal, next month!

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

@@m44235 Spirit Rock?

@shanikagamage3287 Жыл бұрын

🙏 🙏 🙏

@Joshckw2 3 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot, thank you

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped. I am about to publish more videos soon about mindfulness that I hope will be helpful as well. Cheers

@Joshckw2 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Thats wonderful. I find that sitting very straight like that my muscles get sore after a period and I have trouble diaphragm breathing. Is that normal?

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Try to find a position where your back is straight but also relaxed. We want to find a position where we can sit for a while without creating tensions or problem breathing. It could be that your body isn’t used to it and is building the muscles to sit like that but if you start feeling pain, adjust your posture to be comfortable.

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

It’s also completely fine to sit on a chair and use the back support

@supernova2737 4 жыл бұрын

Helped me quite a lot tbh thank you. Sitting with my legs crossed hurts my knees as I havent done so since I was in primary school sat on the carpet with my finger over my lips during prayer time🤣👍

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know it helped you! Thank you for your comment!

@geetharajanb6413 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips sir🙏 I like to meditate for long time but iam really unable to sit comfortably on the floor in class .very useful tips . Thank you 🙏

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@maartenvandenberg4825 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot... my meditation cushion wasnt high enough to raise hips above knees, that tip was gold. Thnx so much. From a not so flexible in the hips dutch practicioner 😉

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Maarten! Me neither I am not very flexible but hey, good news is that we don't need to in order to meditate. Glad the tip was helpful! How's your practice going? Anything in particular you would like to learn?

@maartenvandenberg4825 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing i wish to understand nothing... but all my mind can come up with is what its not.. i experienced it once... it was the most peaceful moment i ever had... there was no I ... thank you

@zvuho 4 жыл бұрын

Mine is the 100 like without unlikes. Congrats for the virtual positive feedback ^_^

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Glad I am subscribed. My biggest issue when meditating is pins and needles in my feet which becomes unbearable and I have to get up eventually. Despite sitting several long retreats some which involved intensive meditation, the most I could sit comfortably for was 45 minutes before the sensations became unbearable and my legs would start to cramp. I hope to find a solution to this. Peace and happiness, dear friend.

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 :) feel free to move your body n legs before cramping. Maybe the way you sit prevents the blood flow from moving easily hence the feeling of needles and the cramps. Maybe something is blocking the blood circulation in your lower body. Hope you find a solution.

@milaonlineshop 4 ай бұрын

Thank u so much. I have been struggling to sit down. I was ending up lying down facing up,my hands on my sides. I will try the chair one. I have a backpain already. Thanks for ur tutorials😊

@PeacefulBreathing 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it helped!

@PeacefulBreathing 27 күн бұрын

Hi! I think you’ll find my latest video helpful as I share about what I wish I knew before starting meditation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeXn72Tra2oeX0.html

@Polokolo264 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for this video. Im doing meditation for only a week and everyday adding more time to meditate. I noticed that after 10 minutes I have back pain, but after this video I can adjust at a start and overcome back pain .

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Mateas, keep it going. Sometimes, we need a bit of time to build the back muscles to sit correctly. Are you seeing any benefits already?

@Polokolo264 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Yes, I have a lot more lucid and vivid dreams and my mind is not full of stuff.

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

@@Polokolo264 Well, it's a good thing that your mind is not as full of stuff as before. I am sure you appreciate that. As for the lucid dreaming, i also noticed that when I go on meditation retreats, my dreams are a lot more vivid. Over the holidays, I'll publish a video on my top 5 benefits from meditation. Have a good rest of the year and stay safe!

@patriciacheadle1893 5 жыл бұрын

These suggestions are very helpful. Where can I find a bench like the one you shared? Thank you!

@PeacefulBreathing 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia, I found it on amazon: www.amazon.com/Meditation-Bench-Acacia-Wood-Burgundy/dp/B01N97LSYE/ref=sr_1_9?crid=11ORIPCIGITBX&keywords=meditation%2Bbench&qid=1562310006&s=gateway&sprefix=meditation%2Bbench%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-9&th=1

@niallanmckeown1480 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, now I'll be able to meditate for more than 2hrs.. great vidio

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 🙏 enjoy your practice!

@niallanmckeown1480 Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing namaste 🙏

@PeacefulBreathing 26 күн бұрын

Hi! I just started upload again and I think you’ll find my latest video helpful as I share about what I wish I knew before starting meditation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeXn72Tra2oeX0.html

@SimpleMarketingAcademy 5 жыл бұрын

I do have back pain. It seems to flare up when I do too much. Thank you for the tips!

@PeacefulBreathing 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, let me know if the tips help and if you have any other questions!

@SimpleMarketingAcademy 5 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Thanks you so much!

@TshepoMavimbela 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I just started doing 1hr meditation and I was wondering if it's a bad thing that once in a while I move to get more comfortable

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, feel free to move around to get more comfortable and readjust your posture. Maybe take a moment/a few breaths before you move your body to notice your state of mind and how the physical pain for example affects your thoughts. And then move mindfully, aware of your body as you get into a more comfortable position. I started uploading new videos . Hope you are well and safe 🙂

@sandraekhoff8937 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was very helpful, thank you for making it available. Can you please tell me the model number and factory name that way I can get the same chair? Thank you

@Loganathan090960 Жыл бұрын

Hi Thank you. Very useful to watch. The bench is curved. Will the highest point and curved position whether will hold strong the ground. I am planning to make one. Thank you again.

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

I believe so but I never made a meditation bench 😅

@itsmadisonclare 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video!! I was wondering where am I able to buy the cushion in the second part of the video?

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it with the mat at a Deer Park monastery in Escondido, California. I don't think they sell them online though. There are 2 other centers like Deer Park in the US if that's where you live, one in BlueCliff New York and one in Magnolia Grove Monastery, Mississippi

@ObKling 3 жыл бұрын

I am so unused to sitting upright when my back isn't leaning against something that I find myself making so many micro-adjustments to my posture - where are my shoulders? am I stooping? Is my head straight? It seems like a full-time job just managing my posture. In short, I find most recommended postures the most unrelaxed postures. Maybe I'll get better at it.

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

In your case, you could just try meditating on a chait with back support. One doesn't to sit in any particular way. If you find yourself being distracted by your posture, find a way to still still: on a couch or chair with back support, or even lay down too. But if you continue to sit straight (stay relaxed at the same time), you will become more still as you build the muscles in your body. Let me know how your practice goes. Good luck friend

@kingbuakaw1931 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great video. When I sit cross legged I notice that my hip is always tilted sideways consequently one shoulder being lower than the other. And when I use the bench I get knee pain because of the angle in the knees. Sitting on a chair seems to be my only option.

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

King Buakaw And it is 100% fine. I do enjoy meditating on a chair too.

@kingbuakaw1931 4 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing thank you for your answer 😊

@DrRuben 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sitting instructions. Are there any tips for helping with numbing of the ankles and/or legs? This numbing happens both with the bench (mostly numbing in my feet) and the cross-legged with cushion (numbing in both feet and legs). Happens after about 15-20 mins sitting. Thank you!

@PeacefulBreathing 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr Ruben. I used to have the same discomfort. When sitting cross-legged, see if you can create a tripod with your knees and the cushion. You will probably have to raise the height of your cushion quite a bit. Sitting like this will alleviate the weight on your ankle. But this position require to be flexible from the hips. When using a bench, try raising the height of the bench or add a blanket on top of the bench to take the weight off your legs and ankles. Also you can sit in such a way that your ankle and feet are resting outside of your sitting mat. That should help you ankles. Hope that was useful.

@rui4659 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! My ankles are always hurting and numb

@JoseGonzalez-hv6si Жыл бұрын

😂 I crossed my legs and was just there and when someone called me 2 hours passed my legs were numb I couldn't stand up and I had to drag myself to my phone

@nejolo9563 Жыл бұрын

I like that Native American inspired blanket. Where did you get it?

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

I got it on Etsy. If you search for men poncho, you should be able to find it. So many cool other ponchos.

@bluenavy22 3 жыл бұрын

thank you teacher.. my main concern is back pain. After you sit on cushion, what is the position on body, would you lean forward bit?

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Cushion is good if you feel comfortable on it. If you don't feel comfortable on it, then your body will try to balance itself and that can cause some strain in your lower back for example. That is the main reason why I use a meditation bench. But in general, the upper body should be straight and at the same time relaxed. If you can't do that on a cushion, it's also fine to sit on a chair. Does that help ?

@sivasubra2480 7 ай бұрын

Very good information 🙏 Where can I buy the bench to sit for the meditation? Thank you 🙏

@PeacefulBreathing 7 ай бұрын

I just bought it online (amazon)

@PeacefulBreathing 27 күн бұрын

Hi! I think you’ll find my latest video helpful as I share about what I wish I knew before starting meditation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeXn72Tra2oeX0.html

@deebamemon303 3 жыл бұрын

I am learning how to meditate and I am facing very difficulty in my posture really.

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Did the video help you? How can I help?

@deebamemon303 3 жыл бұрын

Yes your videos are really helpful for me I learned alot of basic things.

@deebamemon303 3 жыл бұрын

I've started learning through your videos and I am practicing but till now isn't perfection in my posture. I think I have to more practice and I don't know which type of meditation I am doing so I want to learn meditation which type of that help me in my studies to consentrat. Please suggest.

@nzomanda1 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. Can I meditate in my couch or sofa?

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely. Just keep in mind that the way we sit influences our meditation. If you sit on your couch and sofa, it will be conducive to feeling relaxed and that's completely fine if that is your intention with your meditation. Sometimes, when i want to fully relax in meditation, I even lay down. But most of the time, I prefer to sit on my bench because it helps me to be more straight and that is conducive to feeling more alert and awake. Just pay attention to how you sit makes you feel and change it if it doesn't support your intention or needs. Does that make sense?

@nzomanda1 3 жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing It makes sense. Thanks so much! My intention is forget about my body so I can be fully relax. I meditate for +1 hour a day

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I have learned that relaxation can start either with the mind or with the body. But usually, I find that starting by relaxing the body is easier than relaxing the mind. The way i relax my body is by scanning the different parts of it and on the outbreath, releasing the tensions that have been trapped there ... forehead, neck and shoulders, arms, chest, belly, upper back, lower back, legs ...

@madhusudhan10 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Why do I have knee pain while doing meditation? I m seating almost 2 hr for meditation each day from last 2 month.

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

In which position do you meditate? Cross legged? Lotus? What really matters is that you find a comfortable position that does not lead to physical pain as the pain will distract you from your object of meditation and you could damage seriously your knees. Whether you sit on a chair or on a meditation cushion does not matter ... just make sure to relax and keep your back straight.

@madhusudhan10 Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Thank you very much for your wonderful suggestions. I seat on Lotus position without using cushion for last 10 years for 45 minutes which I have increased these days to almost 2 hrs and I guess after 40-45 min I feel pain in my knee and some time also in back which I usually ignore. Though I ignore it keeps distracting me. Will there any effect to my knee and back if I continuously ignore pain and seat still in future?

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

@@madhusudhan10 For sure, do not take knee and back pain lightly or else if you get injured, the pain will come in your time outside of the meditation. If you can sit in lotus position for x amount of minutes, you can increase it by a few mins. For 40/45 mins to 2 hours is quite a big jump and your body is not used to it. Stay in lotus position for a few more minutes and then do the rest of the meditation in a more comfortable position. Like I said, find a position comfortable enough so you don't have to move and at some point, discomfort will come and it's good to meditate on discomfort but we have to be mindful of our body too.

@madhusudhan10 Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

@@madhusudhan10 You bet! Wishing you well on your journey!

@memilh 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Does the hip need to be tilted forward? I find myself having the hip tilted forward at the beginning of the meditation session, but as time goes by my hip tends to tilt backwards. Sometimes my back hurts and sometimes not so much. Thanks.

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry for the late reply, somehow I missed your comment. Yes, the hips need to be tilted a little forward but it has to feel natural and comfortable. Indeed, as we meditate, the body and back muscles tend to relax and put pressure to the lower back. I found using a bench helps me be more straight than using a cushion. Or simple use a chair and rest your back against the back of the chair. Hope it helps!

@dianas9830 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy this curved meditation bank? Have you a link for me?

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Hi Diana, I have purchased it on amazon. I think you can just look for meditation bench. You can also purchase it from small vendors online. Best, Olivier

@nagireddysuresh2060 Жыл бұрын

Can send link of 1st black cushion

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

I don't remember where I got it from, sorry!

@nagireddysuresh2060 Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing ok

@harshchagar 4 жыл бұрын

I started meditating Yesterday with my legs crossed sitting on a mattress hands one on other below belly and First day was good. From second session my back started to pain while sitting. I am not sitting too long 3-5 minuets at stretch and keeping my back loose as recommended. When I tried to support my back along wall during meditation to counter back pain, body becomes tighter and I did not felt good. I am not able to sit without support not even 1 min at a stretch and feel uncomfortable in meditation. Please suggest.

@PeacefulBreathing 4 жыл бұрын

Then I recommend to simply sit on a chair. Sitting on the floor cross legged is not important. What’s important is to sit comfortably and feel stable or else, the physical sensations of pain will distract you during meditation. So remember, the most important is to sit comfortably and be stable.

@igorangelievish8111 2 жыл бұрын

where did you buy the bench to meditate?

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Got it on Amzon

@kimMullick-uz8fv Жыл бұрын

Where can I get the bench

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

I got mine on Amazon

@youraverageblackboy5402 3 жыл бұрын

How long do you usually mediate

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

I usually meditate 2 times a day between 25 to 30 minutes. On weekends, my schedule is a bit off but during the weekdays I try to be consistent. But I worked up to that. At the beginning, I used to meditate once a day for 5 or 10 minutes. Take it slow, u have ur whole life to practice. Most importantly, enjoy it

@bobbyhallmusic 2 жыл бұрын

What chair was that? I need a new office chair and that one is exactly what I need.

@PeacefulBreathing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bobby, that was just a chair from ikea. But I'd recommend not to buy it because it wasn't so great. If you have the resources, I'd advise a Herman Miller chair or a Steelcase leap chair. They are expensive but you can find some on Craigslist between $250 and $500. It's expensive but given the time we spend sitting on a chair ... I think it is worth to get a comfortable chair. Good luck and thx for stopping by!

@brendarichardson7456 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a must for our feet to be grounded as we sit

@PeacefulBreathing 3 жыл бұрын

No, if you sit on a chair, it is better as you can rest your feet and leg. But if you don't sit on a chair, or even sit on a chair, the most important is to find a stable and comfortable position so you can stay like this for a while without creating pain in your body. Does it make sense?

@mikeherbert5099 Жыл бұрын

I have trouble sitting due to having hip replacement few years ago..Is there any other way for me..Thank you , 🙏

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, you can try meditation lying down on the floor. If you feel too sleepy you can also open your eyes or even stand up with your knees slightly bent and your back straight and relaxed.

@mikeherbert5099 Жыл бұрын

@@PeacefulBreathing Thank you I'll do that awesome for your help 🙏🏽♥️

@PeacefulBreathing 26 күн бұрын

Hi! I just started uploading again. I think you’ll find my latest video helpful as I share about what I wish I knew before starting meditation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLeXn72Tra2oeX0.html

@oliverclytus7559 Жыл бұрын

I can’t afford a meditation pillow what can I do for meditation

@PeacefulBreathing Жыл бұрын

right now, I am away from home. so I just sit on the edge of my bed where I can sit straight or I use a chair. no need for a meditation pillow! don’t let this idea that you need this or that to start meditation. just start!