CdnSikhGirl Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Just so you have an idea... There is a photo of me from that parade! This position I was in for 1.5 hrs without moving at all. It's obviously not a meditation pose lol it's me just to right of the bell (obviously before I started to tie a dastar) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harsharan000 Posted August 16, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Following is a awesome and a inspiring comment of a sevak of Akal Purukh on the need to stay as much as possible in one posture during spiritual practices: At the slightest discomfort caused by maintenance of the posture and withdrawl of the soul current, the mind urges the practitioner to give up abhyaas/ meditation. Let us remeber the unfailing verdict: "No pain, no gain." Only the most valiant of fighters, who are prepared to embrace death(closing the nine doors to worldly satisfactions), and storm the dark fortress of Kal and karmas, can achieve their purpose. Listen to what lovers say: "O Farid!(in my effort to reach His Palace), my body is afire like an oven, and my bones are burning like fuel. (Shall I tarry? No.) When my legs are withered and move no more. I shall walk on my head, if I could have only a glimpse of Him. Waheguru. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Singh123456777 Posted August 26, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 If sitting crossed legs is hard try sitting bir assan for more than 7 mins without pain. The panj pyare have to sit for more than 45 mins in bir assan position. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragmaala Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 The Panj Pyare are role models, if they cannot sit more than 45 mins in bir asan then who else will ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savinderpalsingh Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 most panj pyaare dont even sit in bir asan now days , they should there is a puratan maryada of only sitting in akal takhat in bir asan , no other asan is allowed , but sgpc like always overrulled it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragmaala Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 just found the following on Bir Asan Namastang 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragmaala Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 This is a question for those who lose consciousness of their body during meditation: - When you lose awareness of the body, do you ever feel the paint that is witnessed after sitting more than 30 minutes ? I know its counter-intuitive but still answer? - Is the pain strong enough to bring your awareness back to body from higher consciousness ? - Once you come down to normal consciousness, are the legs hurting ? I myself has not lost awareness of body yet, not even a single instance. This is just a way to motivate myself and others that pain does go away once you rise above. Please discuss. Thanks Dhan Guru Nanak... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 You should really sit with your hip-bones higher than your knees. Use a couple of cushions to do this, even if you are sitting on the bed. You should be able to manage a lot longer periods. On good days, I can manage about 3 hrs quite easily, providing I stretch major leg muscles before hand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sukrit kaur Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I've not made any progress.I dont know much about my consciousness while meditating.But yes I've suffered pain.Initially,the pain was too much,now it does hurt but a little than earlier.Pain is of entire body.My entire body aches especially arms,legs and my forehead.There are some other pains too,but I think these are related to my poor health. I dont stay healthy.I'm suffering with illness from past 3 years.So,I'm not sure whether this pain has something to do with meditation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ragmaala Posted July 21, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 If you get pain in your buttocks and legs, and are unable to keep a straight back , do the glute bridge exercise. It really has helped me with the stiffness of back and I am able to sit longer than previously. It provides a good stretch for back, and hip flexors. Everyday we use hip extensors especially during sitting which makes iliopsoad muscle stiff. Working the hip flexors will be a good exercise. Give it a try. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 If you get pain in your buttocks and legs, and are unable to keep a straight back , do the glute bridge exercise. It really has helped me with the stiffness of back and I am able to sit longer than previously. It provides a good stretch for back, and hip flexors. Everyday we use hip extensors especially during sitting which makes iliopsoad muscle stiff. Working the hip flexors will be a good exercise. Give it a try.Good one !One tip of advice is to make sure that you push through your heels for max benefit.I was doing it wrong for a while until my trainer instructed me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sitting in bagkti for 3 hrs in not a childs play. I've heard from mahapurkh that you need to keep jat sat. Celibacy is really important in this path. Then the veeraj become the form of oil to keep the bhagti going for long time as celibacy and dedication is required for on to sit for long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragmaala Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I agree bro. Conserving it does make sitting a bit more easier otherwise you just feel restless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragmaala Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I can meditate peacefully only until 20 minutes or so. After, that the numbness increases & the legs start moving. It does not stay meditation , the backs bends, the legs move & it becomes a chore to get through. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raju Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Stillness is the main factor. That said, some asanas help direct the flow of pran in the right direction... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragmaala Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Within 5 minutes of sitting, I can notice how my thighs are still and touching the ground. I notice how my spice is stable and like a pipe with stuff flowing up. Then few minutes in, the attention goes to breath. Then I become aware of the continuous ringing that is happening all the time, I just became aware of it as I am typing because I thought about ringing lol. Awareness of breath & awareness of this ringing sound seem to be connected.... And then I feel I have shrunken and sitting in forehead for a short time... However, this does not last more than 20 minutes, because body wants to move around..& then stillness is gone.. just sharing some random thoughts.... this is only my 4th day in this 20 min stillness meditation. and i do silent japa of moolmantra in mouth during these 20 mins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GurpreetKaur Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 7 hours ago, Gunahgar said: Within 5 minutes of sitting, I can notice how my thighs are still and touching the ground. I notice how my spice is stable and like a pipe with stuff flowing up. Then few minutes in, the attention goes to breath. Then I become aware of the continuous ringing that is happening all the time, I just became aware of it as I am typing because I thought about ringing lol. Awareness of breath & awareness of this ringing sound seem to be connected.... And then I feel I have shrunken and sitting in forehead for a short time... However, this does not last more than 20 minutes, because body wants to move around..& then stillness is gone.. just sharing some random thoughts.... this is only my 4th day in this 20 min stillness meditation. and i do silent japa of moolmantra in mouth during these 20 mins. I sit on a small rug and after few minutes , it's like rug is the only thing holding me and I just trip with a feeling that I am gonna fall. It's like I have to balance my body so the rug won't drop me down, even though rug is on the floor but I get the feeling rug and I are above the ground and very high.Now I sit on my bed and go take that you damn rug!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragmaala Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, GurpreetKaur said: I sit on a small rug and after few minutes , it's like rug is the only thing holding me and I just trip with a feeling that I am gonna fall. It's like I have to balance my body so the rug won't drop me down, even though rug is on the floor but I get the feeling rug and I are above the ground and very high.Now I sit on my bed and go take that you damn rug!! Dont be scared of the rug..Its your own fear holding you back, free fall is the best feeling ever. You should let it go and enjoy the ride :) Dont sit on bed, use the rug...who knows it is magical like aladdins carpet, will take you places .) dw, enjoy the feelings and explore, dont fear. you are not going to fall anywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhagatSingh Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 9 hours ago, Gunahgar said: Awareness of breath & awareness of this ringing sound seem to be connected.... You can explore different qualities of breath and the resting sound of the ear (anahad naad). For the breath, you can focus on different areas of the body, the tip of the nose, the nasal cavity, the throat, the rise and fall of the chest etc. For the sound, you can clarify it into its components, because it's not just a single tone. It's actually composed of multiple different sounds. Some people describes it as Aunkar, Shankh, Flute. I have seen Bhagat Kabir ji describe it as Kinguri a string instrument. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhagatSingh Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 1 hour ago, GurpreetKaur said: but I get the feeling rug and I are above the ground and very high. This is a good thing. Play with it and push it higher, so that you are located even higher off the ground. Or try to lower yourself. Push and pull, go in different direction. Can you tilt that to the left or right without moving your body? Can you expand it so that it is bigger? or shrink down to a smaller size? Stuff like that. Have you noticed how kids can sit in a sandbox for hours and hours? Meditation is a sandbox. The key is to play and have fun with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GurpreetKaur Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 48 minutes ago, BhagatSingh said: This is a good thing. Play with it and push it higher, so that you are located even higher off the ground. Or try to lower yourself. Push and pull, go in different direction. Can you tilt that to the left or right without moving your body? Can you expand it so that it is bigger? or shrink down to a smaller size? Stuff like that. I will try next timee and see if I can be a new female Aladdin. :p. I know I will trip, even the feeling of falling is good but that gets me out of doing meditaion. 48 minutes ago, BhagatSingh said: Have you noticed how kids can sit in a sandbox for hours and hours? Meditation is a sandbox. The key is to play and have fun with it. Really?? They sit there for hours. Will try that on my neighbors three hooligans. They have tire instead of feet. They never stop . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BhagatSingh Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 List of ways you can meditate- Sitting in one posture Sitting in different postures Sitting in a bus Sitting in a car Sitting while driving a car Sitting while eating Sitting straight up Leaning back in a chair Leaning forward in a chair Standing still in one posture Standing still in different postures Walking around town Pacing back and forth Running around Lying down in bed Lying down in a couch SO MANY OPTIONS! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Curious George Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 When dass sit down on the floor to do simran for 2hrs, I end up only doing simran for about 40 mins my mouth gets tired for saying out loud. When I try to do simran in the mind then I fell asleep. How can I stay awake for whole 2hrs and is there a technique where I can do bhakre bani simran and my mount won't get tired ?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xylitol Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 sitting up straight, and trying to remain alert and interested helps avoid sleep.leaning back or leaning forward increases drowsiness. also, getting enough sleep helps too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Guest Curious George said: When dass sit down on the floor to do simran for 2hrs, I end up only doing simran for about 40 mins my mouth gets tired for saying out loud. When I try to do simran in the mind then I fell asleep. How can I stay awake for whole 2hrs and is there a technique where I can do bhakre bani simran and my mount won't get tired ?? This happens to many people. Main reason is the person is not calling his creator. There is no love in your words for the creator. A person who is in love with the creator will beg for his love and guidance. A man remembering his wife he smiles and laughs and stays absorbed in her praise and beauty. The husband doesn't take any special postures and no special time. For hours and days a husband can remember his wife. His mind doesn't get tired and neither does his mouth dry up. The creator who created you, nourished you, pulled you out of tough times, gave you the breath of life has become hard to remember? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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