Guidelines on how to meditate.
These guidelines apply to all of the meditations offered on this website. They will also be useful for anyone who is finding their own way to meditate and wants an easy, natural meditation style. Posture How long to meditate When to meditate How often to meditate Thoughts in meditation Noise Falling asleep in meditation Strong emotions Ending meditation Posture Different postures affect how the energy flows through the body and how alert the mind is in meditation. For most meditations, we suggest sitting upright with the spine erect while still being comfortable. It is not necessary to get into a precise or difficult posture to meditate! If you are uncomfortable or straining to be in a certain position, you will not be able to relax completely. Some meditations, such as our Walking Meditation, are done while active. Obviously, if you are doing a meditation for falling asleep, it would be best to lie down. How Long to Meditate Usually 15-30 minutes is a