
Numbness during
Meditation
Answered by Quan Yin messenger
(Originally in Chinese)
Q: What should I do if my feet get numb while meditating?
A: Try to adjust the height of your cushion.
Tolerate the numbness as long as they do not hurt because not changing
your posture too often will lead you to samadhi (a blissful state of
consciousness) more easily. Being a beginner, you are not yet used to
it, but you will gradually become accustomed to this after practicing
for a while longer. It is not necessary to cross your legs when you
meditate. As long as your back is straight, you may use the most comfortable
posture for you, even sitting in a chair.