How to meditate like a Zen Master

8 Comments on “I want to learn to meditate but just had back surgery, is it necessary to have to sit with your legs folded?”

1. YJohnY
   October 14th, 2007 at 6:38 am

   I don’t think meditation has anything to do with body position. It is a mental exercise.

2. nadia g
   October 16th, 2007 at 1:23 am

   I don’t know about your chakra but you can meditate in any position and anywhere you like. This has no impact whatsoever on the level of meditation you reach. It’s good if you are in a comfortable position, with soft music if you like, scented candles etc… anything relaxing.

   Hope you will get better soon.

3. RT(R)
   October 17th, 2007 at 10:31 pm

   you can mediate however you want. its not dictated by body position. you can lay on your tummy, back, sit, squat. whatever is comfy for you. thats the point. its a slowing of your mind and a calming of your mind and body together

4. Diane B
   October 19th, 2007 at 6:33 pm

   I often meditate while laying down. I do relaxation techniques starting with my toes and working up through my entire body and then do some meditation. It is a great way to relax.

5. deleriumbliss
   October 20th, 2007 at 10:56 pm

   Meditation only requires that you have your spine straight. You can sit in the lotus position, or in straight-backed chair with both feet planted on the floor.

   Meditation will open your chakras as well.

   Castor oil packs will also help in recovery. Place 3 pieces of flannel, into cold pressed and processed castor oil (heath food store), lay on your stomach, lay them on your back (in area where surgery was performed), place a plastic bag, or zipolock over the pack, and place a heating pad on your back.

   Good Luck!

6. Sudhakar B
   October 21st, 2007 at 2:02 am

   So what if you had back surgery, you can still meditate.
   Here are some pointers to expedite. First thing is there
   is no necessity to squat on the ground. Sit on a straight
   back chair so your spine is straight. While your feet should
   be firmly planted on the ground but it is advantageous if
   you keep a folded blanket so that the energy generated
   during meditation does not get depilated into the ground.
   With both the feet planted firmly on the blanket face
   preferably east or north direction while meditation. Next
   hold gyan mudra (gesture). This is simply done by
   touching the tip of the forefinger with the tip of the thumb
   and keeping other three fingers straight. Do this with both
   the hands. Place the hands on the respective thighs.Next park the tip of your tongue on the roof of
   your mouth - somewhere behind the front teeth. This is
   called as Jeeva mudra which along with gyan mudra will
   go a long way in contributing towards concentration of your
   mind. Lastly observe your breath. Feel the cool air
   entering your nostril and warm air leaving your nostril. Please
   do not manipulate the breath. It may stop, move, slow down
   or even move fast. Just be an observer that is all and pretty
   soon you will wonder - hey why didn’t i think of this.
   Good luck and god bless. Cheers! :o)

7. eyeopener
   October 23rd, 2007 at 9:12 am

   I meditate while driving, laying down, sitting down, etc. I think they say to sit this way to teach people to learn to line up the chakras but once you learn to open them up, place your hand over the chakra and you can actually feel the energy there.

8. Laney
   October 23rd, 2007 at 10:21 pm

   It doesn’t matter if you are sitting or lying down. You could be in a pretzel position and still meditate.

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