| | Hello all,
I'm a complete beginner at meditation and I have a question about the flow of breath in different sitting positions.
I have noticed that when I sit on a cushion (back unsupported), my breathing feels restricted. I cannot get a full breath and my belly doesn't seem to entirely relax. This is true when I sit half lotus or Burmese style; I can't sit full lotus.
However I don't have this problem when I meditate with my back supported, on a chair: my belly moves freely and my breathing flows naturally.
Has anyone else experienced this and if so do you have suggestions for how to resolve it? I'm not really concerned with how I sit from any traditional standpoint - but I do want to be able to meditate in a group at some point so getting comfortable on a cushion seems like the right approach. Thanks in advance for any help!
- Jason |