Sukhasana or supported sitting

Seated Meditation

Seated Meditation uses a sustainable seat for attention practice; Lotus is optional and is not required.

Type: Seated
Focus: Breath
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How to do this pose

  1. Sit on a cushion or chair with the pelvis supported and feet or legs comfortable.
  2. Rest hands, soften shoulders and notice natural breathing without trying to control it.
  3. Change position whenever needed and finish by moving the legs gently.

Before you begin

Change position for pain or tingling; deep knee and hip positions are unnecessary.

What you should feel

Comfortable support and enough ease to breathe normally.

Benefits

Provides a stable position for practising attention.

Common mistakes

Forcing Lotus or ignoring numbness in pursuit of stillness.

Modifications

Use a chair with feet on the floor or a supported reclining position.

Prep Poses

Comfortable sitting

Follow-Up Poses

Gentle leg movement; Mountain Pose

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Use a chair with feet on the floor or a supported reclining position.