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Question for October 20, 2013: Meditation Postures
Medivate — 13 years ago — in Question of the Week
How many different meditation postures do you use? What are they? Why?

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Lullabyehaze — 13 years ago — permalink
I usually sit cross-legged on a cushion-- just a cushion that I had at home, not a special meditation cushion for the time being. There are times when I sit in a chair if my back or knees hurt. And I really like to meditate outside when I can, so I might sit on a bench or a tree stump.

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davidbhayes — 13 years ago — permalink
A tree strump, that's one I've never tried.
I think it varies a lot across people and cushions, but for me buying a real actual meditation cushion that had properties it needed was a big help with respect to back strain and other discomfort. I do understand the hesitation to dive into one though: they aren't cheap and if what you has working there's really no reason.
Thanks for sharing!

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Lullabyehaze — 13 years ago — permalink
I'll want to get a real cushion at some point, but wow-- so pricey! For the time being, I added another pillow so that I'm sitting a little higher, nearer to the height of a zafu. This is more comfortable than just one pillow.

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Question for November 16, 2014: Sitting in Mediation
Medivate — 12 years ago — in Question of the Week
When you sit in meditation, what do you sit on?

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gordon — 12 years ago — permalink

I sit on just a regular elephant.

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davidbhayes — 12 years ago — permalink
Uh... we probably have different understandings of the word "regular." But I really want to know what you mean by "regular elephant."

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davemulls — 12 years ago — permalink
I like to grab two pillows off my bed and stack them together. Creates a nice roll in my hips that allows me to sit cross-legged more comfortably.

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Lullabyehaze — 12 years ago — permalink
I used to stack up some pillows or blankets. A few months ago, I sprang for a beautiful zafu and zabuton with a beautiful rust-colored removable covers. Even though it is not necessary to have these special cushions, I have to say that I really enjoy sitting on them. They are comfortable and nice-looking, and it feels good to have the "right" equipment. :)

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Question for April 5, 2015: Meditation Postures
Medivate — 12 years ago — in Question of the Week
How many different meditation postures do you use? What are they? Why?

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Question for March 19, 2017: Meditation Postures
Medivate — 10 years ago — in Question of the Week
How many different meditation postures do you use? What are they? Why?

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Question for February 3, 2019: Meditation Postures
Medivate — 8 years ago — in Question of the Week
How many different meditation postures do you use? What are they? Why?

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Meditation Cushion
kellybrown17 — 8 years ago — in Meditation Questions
Hi there, recently I've been practicing meditation like daily. And I feel fresh and brain dumped after. I do use zafu cushions for meditation. Its so comfortable for me.