Laying down while meditating?

[addyuk]

I like to use my desk chair in a part reclined position, so this is a compromise from not completely lying down and not sitting up it is kind of in between the two.

[Hazelkay]

Meditation can be practised in all positions - lying, sitting, standing and walking.

As long as you remain alert and aware, the position does not matter. If you are alert and aware and your position is not a good one, your body will soon let you know.

Ideally we should be meditating all the time - remaining alert, aware and present whatever we are doing. Using all positions for formal meditation periods helps us to extend the meditative state beyond our formal sitting times.

That said, if you are physically tired and you lie down or use a supported position, the body is bound to take the opportunity for RRR

peace and joy

[addyuk]

Originally Posted by Hazelkay

Meditation can be practised in all positions - lying, sitting, standing and walking.

As long as you remain alert and aware, the position does not matter. If you are alert and aware and your position is not a good one, your body will soon let you know.

Ideally we should be meditating all the time - remaining alert, aware and present whatever we are doing. Using all positions for formal meditation periods helps us to extend the meditative state beyond our formal sitting times.

That said, if you are physically tired and you lie down or use a supported position, the body is bound to take the opportunity for RRR

peace and joy

I always used to sit up when meditating with holosync but always got the rolling head syndrome, does falling asleep completely take away the benefit?

[Itlandm]

If you meditate while using brainwave entrainment, falling asleep will completely take away the benefits of further meditation (but not of the meditation you had before falling asleep). The effect of the brainwave entrainment continues while you sleep.

[addyuk]

Originally Posted by Itlandm

If you meditate while using brainwave entrainment, falling asleep will completely take away the benefits of further meditation (but not of the meditation you had before falling asleep). The effect of the brainwave entrainment continues while you sleep.

Thanks for the reply. So really things are happening on many levels, by being completely aware we are benefiting from the meditation and the entrainment by using Lifeflow, what is the best way to stay aware, some mention concentrate on breathing do you have any other recommendations?

[Itlandm]

Well, the official fast-track procedure at this site is based on mantra, but for those who avoid these (for instance for religious reasons) counting should work just fine. Find a half-way comfortable sitting position, typically a straight-backed chair without a headrest, to avoid either falling asleep or cramping up. The rest is basically a matter of practice. Whenever you lose yourself in thought, just return to your mantra (or counting) without remorse or surprise. When you reach a state of clear awareness, where the mantra only serves to distract you, then you let it go and just be there. This may not happen at in the beginning, but you should recognize it when you come to it. And in any case, even if you don't notice anything cool happening, it is still good for your body and soul.