How to sit in meditation Part 1/2

A stable, comfortable seated posture is the foundation of any serious meditation practice. This post outlines the five essential criteria for a correct meditative seat—spinal alignment, a firm triangular base, assimilated limbs, interlocked feet, and Jnana Mudra—drawing on the Bhagavad Gita’s guidance on keeping the trunk, head, and neck in one straight line. You’ll also find practical advice on building a proper meditation seat and an honest assessment of meditative postures.