Suggestions for starting slowly?

[Jinho]

Re: Suggestions for starting slowly?

HI (oh mst zennie) Dave!

So I think it is good to go back to the beginning, so why are you trying to sit burmese? I.e. why did you choose this position?

gassho,
rowan/jinho

[Shonin]

Re: Suggestions for starting slowly?

I am trying to eventually work my way to full lotus. I'm just verrryy inflexible, so i'm trying to get to burmese first toooo far off). then, i'll slowly try to work my way to half and eventually full lotus.

Dave

[Jinho]

Re: Suggestions for starting slowly?

I am trying to eventually work my way to full lotus. I'm just verrryy inflexible, so i'm trying to get to burmese first toooo far off). then, i'll slowly try to work my way to half and eventually full lotus.

Dave

Well, I suppose you have tried the traditional method (yoga)? That is how Gautama happened to be sitting in that position.......

cheers,
rowan

[Jundo]

Re: Suggestions for starting slowly?

If anyone is having trouble with sitting, and aspires to one of the Lotus Postures, the Burmese or the like ... I do frequently recommend a consultation at the local Yoga studio. My only caution is to bring your Zafu as ( I believe my understanding is correct) the typical Yoga version of those postures often is with the butt directly on the floor or on a very small support ... which is rather different. Make sure that the teacher knows about the Zafu.

Gassho, J