It’s impossible to say, just by your description, what’s going on. You may have been sitting badly, or you may lack flexibility, or you may even have a medical condition that needs treatment. I’ve no way of knowing.

In general, though, a kneeling position on a stool is likely to be more gentle on your back.

Perfectionism is just one of those things we need to work through. It’s basically a form of anxiety and self-doubt, and those are two of the hindrances that meditation generally combats.

It’s unfortunate if you’re constantly trying out new postures. We do have to do some adjustment, especially at first, but we shouldn’t need to move unless there’s some severe pain or discomfort.

Have you tried a kneeling (seiza) bench? That’s what I use, and I find it very comfortable. I’m pretty stiff.

I’m into my third week of meditaion, and I’ve hit a roadblock with posture. I’m probably being a bit of a perfectionist, or self-demanding. I’m not very limber, and even sitting in the tailor posture is a problem at this point. But I’m also finding that I am becoming more limber — but at the expense of sitting for twenty minutes minding my posture and not my breath. I’ve not had much success in a chair either, and the main thing is I’m constantly trying out now meditation postures and, again, am hardly meditating. What should I do?

Thank for Reply ,. I am sure it will help me.
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I just wanted to get the question of my identity sorted out first!

To be honest, I don’t do the kind of meditation you’re doing, so I’m not entirely clear what’s going on. Perhaps you’re getting a little excited because “something” appears to be happening (i.e. you’re seeing light)? If so, perhaps it would help to know that a perception of light in meditation is quite common, and although it’s a good sign that you’re developing concentration and stillness of mind, it’s unhelpful to get excited. I’d suggest that you just accept the appearance of the light as a normal phenomenon, and as something simply to be experienced. In order to keep your mind calm, I’d suggest that you pay attention to the movements of your breathing in the abdomen as you become aware of the light. That should help you stay “grounded” so that you don’t get excited. Assuming, of course, that that’s what’s going on.

i am sorry for mistake .it all was for Mr. Bodhipaksa .where is ur comments???

i am very grateful .You comments are always valuable. Its third day of meditation .i feel pain only in my right leg. Is their any reason for it.i am able to concentrate between my eyebrows.but when litel bit light arise their,my eyes try to open .is it normal while meditating.i asking all these to u because i don’t have any one to whom i ask.you can ask if u want some more information.

waiting for your valuable comments.

Thanks again.