Meditation How To:

From our perspective we honor the many diverse traditions of meditation and do not want to answer the question for you of how to meditate. There is much advice available on the internet and we do provide a links page which indicates what we perceive to be of value. But our experience is limited to what we know of, and there is much more which you may find valuable. We hope that you successfully navigate your path and find what you need.

Our advice is:

• Find a local teacher or group to sit with.
• Attend regularly
• Read in the meditation tradition you have chosen (follow this link to see the books we offer)
• Practice as often as you can

Given that we are not comfortable in telling you how to actually meditate, we are comfortable in giving you the following helpful and friendly advice.

How to Sit: Meditation Posture

Aligning the Body
Do I need a Cushion?
Sitting Styles
Posture: Recommended Reading on Posture
Posture: Useful Websites for more about Posture

How to Choose a Cushion or Bench for Meditation

What is a zafu?
What is a zabuton?
How do crescent shaped cushions work?
Support cushions: what do you use these for?
Types of Cushion Filling
Meditation Benches
Should I choose a bench which rocks?
What about Back Jacks?

How to Create a Sacred Space for Meditation

Supporting your intention
Creating sanctuary
Personal ritual
Links to books on sacred spaces
Links to our products for sacred spaces

Links to some meditation sites