Chapter 1: Elements of Meditation
Posture
The most important element in sitting for meditation is the position of the spine. You may sit in any of the given postures as long as the spine is straight. Easy Pose, Lotus or on a chair. A straight spine will allow the energy flow without restriction. Adjust your posture by closing the eyes and feeling how well the vertebra of the spine, including the vertical vertebra, is lined up.
Breath
Some meditations will require a specific type of breathing pattern. If none is provided, allow the breath to come in and out naturally. Breathing deeply and consciously will affect both physically (by circulating oxygen and pranic energy to all body systems) and psychologically (by bringing the mind to rest in the present moment.)
Mental Focus
Besides the most common focal points of the third-eye point and the heart center, many meditations also give instructions for other points of concentration. A common one is to focus on the tip of the nose. Another focal point in meditation is the top of the skull or crown chakra.
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