{"id":59821,"date":"2024-03-13T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefabulous.co\/qa\/is-body-position-important-when-meditating\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T08:00:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T08:00:48","slug":"is-body-position-important-when-meditating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefabulous.co\/qa\/is-body-position-important-when-meditating\/","title":{"rendered":"Is body position important when meditating?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Though it's not the focus, yes it is important to an extent, but what position is important aka best for your body, and on what day, completely varies, and that's okay. For some it might be the same position every time, perhaps sitting on the floor, with a straight but relaxed back. For me, I have chronic pain and varying health issues, so I always go with what is best and most supportive to my body at the time. I might sit comfortably in a chair, or on the couch, with a somewhat straight back, but never a position that causes me harm. I might sit on the floor, on my bed. Sometimes I will lie down in bed. If you're looking for advice, my suggestion would be start tuning into your body – seeing what best supports your body during meditation, for you don't want to cause your body pain. If you find lying down makes meditation difficult because you start to fall asleep, I'd advise exploring different kinds of seated positions. Unless lying on your back, when seated, it's good to open up your chest even slightly by rolling your shoulders back to what extent feels comfortable – doing so supports your breathing and opens up your lungs, making it less challenging if you're chest is in a covered position. Best of luck, you've got this! \u2764\ufe0f<\/div>\n<\/div>