Posted by BarbaraCat on March 15, 2002, at 20:49:53
In reply to the path, the timeframe, and meditation quandary, posted by trouble on March 14, 2002, at 0:19:34
Hi Trouble,
I'm going to jump in here. I've been meditating since 1972 so feel I can contribute some long-time experience. There are a few reasons for the sitting up feet down suggestions. A good one is that it prevents you from falling asleep. But the other major one has to do with a general alignment principle that works with the shushumna, or the energetic channel that runs parallel to the spine. It works with the Earth/Cosmos directional forces, helps move the Kundalini upwards, and simply feels more powerful. However, whatever works for you is right. There will probably come a time when sitting up will feel better. - Barbara
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