Alexander Technique was developed in the 1800s to help actors improve their posture and coordination. Now it’s gaining popularity among meditators.
How long should you meditate for?
I’m trying to start a daily sitting meditation practice, but I hear a lot of conflicting opinions on how long I should meditate for. What’s your advice?
How to Meditate with Noise
I can’t seem to escape from external noise when meditating. What should I do?
I’m experiencing pain in my knees when I meditate. What do I do?
I’m experiencing a fair bit of pain in my knees when I meditate. Do I grin and bear it, meditate on it, or just move my legs?
Meditation sometimes doesn’t feel pleasurable to me. Any tips?
Meditation sometimes doesn’t feel pleasurable to me. Any tips?
“Yoga for Meditators” teaches you tadasana, or “mountain pose”
Charlotte Bell explains tadasana, which establishes stability with mobility, aligns natural spinal curves, supports deep breathing, and more.
Suffering Is Optional
Physical pain is unavoidable, but meditation practice can ease the mental suffering that often accompanies it. Diana Winston teaches us how.
Taking Mindfulness to the Mat
Applying the Buddha’s four foundations of mindfulness to hatha yoga asanas, says Frank Jude Boccio, can enrich practitioners’ experiences.
Yoga Teachers Share Poses for Meditators
Four yoga teachers each offer an asana to help you prepare your body and mind for sitting meditation.
Good Head and Shoulders
“The good news is that the connection of heart and head can be reestablished through increased shoulder mobility.”