Journey into vastness |
Journey into vastnessThe pictures on this page illustrate Week 10 of our free internet meditation course. ![]() Kneeling is an excellent meditation posture for some people – and unusable for others. Kneeling for extended periods requires support to transfer some weight off your knees, plus padding under the knees. Here she uses a zafu for support and a sheepskin for padding. Her lower legs are arranged around the zafu. ![]() An alternative way to kneel with a zafu. She has flipped it up and is sitting on its edge. This raises the pelvis higher than in the previous picture and places the lower legs closer together. ![]() Kneeling with a meditation bench. Sometimes called ‘seiza’ benches, these are made specifically for kneeling. However, like zafus, they are versatile and can be used in several postures—including sitting rather than kneeling. ![]() Sitting with a gomtag (‘meditation strap’ or ‘meditation belt’). The gomtag makes it possible to sit on the floor without a cushion or other support. Although the pelvis is below the knees, the strap supports the back and thighs – each with the weight of the other – so that no muscular effort is required to maintain the position. ![]() Side view of sitting with the gomtag. |
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