Is it completely necessary to be sitting upright in order to meditate? I like to continue to lie down but am not sure if this is correct. I think I am trying to meditate the lazy way!

There is nothing wrong with meditating lying down, do whatever is best for you, with meditation your mind is more important that what position you are in.

The “Lazy Way?” I like that!😄😄 I don’t think there’s a right way or a wrong way to meditate. It’s up to you the individual. There are times when I sit upright and others when I lie down comfortably. I’ve heard of some people who would meditate while out walking and there’s a group of people who meditate whilst exercising! (How’s that for multitasking!). So you see there’s different ways to do it and you’re NOT a lazy meditater! Just don’t fall asleep whilst doing it!

The main issue is that if you’re still in bed you may fall asleep. That’s why sitting up in straight posture has been taught in yoga for thousands of years; meditation is not sleep but it can lead to sleep and drowsiness if lying down. Depends on your goal! In the morning you should probably be sitting up. It’s personal preference, do you feel calmer and more energized? Then maybe laying down is okay. Try to pair with some deep breathing. I’m a certified yoga teacher btw. Hope this helps! :)

I don’t think that it’s lazy. I’ve been to many yoga classes where the meditation in the end is while laying flat on your back. I think it’s always important to personalize things to where they feel right for you. I do the evening meditation last thing before I go to sleep, when I’m already in bed. It gives me the best sleep as I usually drift into sleep during it. Hope this helps :)

Hello 👋🏼 Through my experience I’ll suggest you, do whatever works for you. In my case I lay down every night before I go to bed and meditate, sometimes I even fall asleep because I’m tired. But, that’s ok. The reason to meditate at night is to calm down my body and thoughts and go to sleep. In the morning, I meditate as well, but in a sitting position crossed legs. This meditation for me is the time when I woke up my body and make my intentions for the day. That’s why I need to be seated. But once again, if you feel more comfortable laying down, do it. I think there’s no correct or wrong way, it’s only your way. Whis you peace, love and happiness!

I haven’t tried doing meditation lying down. I actually started doing meditation sitting upright to correct my posture. So I can’t help much. But doing a quick search on the internet, I found this: https://www.expandinglight.org/free/yoga-teacher/advice/lying-down-meditation.php Hope it helps

Doesn’t matter at all. Whatever works for you. It’s only when you get super yogi about it that you need to start considering the different leg and hand positions. If it is causing you stress then do more research. I’ve done the research and I don’t care I just lay down to meditate. Even yogis recommend that with beginning students.

I can understand that. It is sometimes quite uncomfortable. Sitting is the best, but you don’t have to do it just like that. You can sit on the chair and rest your back as well. Try it.

I looked it up and it says you can mediate sitting up or laying down. But sittting up is better to mediate but it doesn’t matter

So it depends on the type of meditation technique you are using, some are meant to be sitting up and there are others that will allow you to lie down. Obviously the techniques that you lie down for are to help you relax, sleep and reenergise. So it’s up to you which one you prefer. Stay Happy!!