Posture Meditation

“Assuming the Posture” for Meditation

Say:

Let us prepare for the work of meditation by assuming the posture for meditating. Sit straight in your chair, with your feet touching the ground. Move around a little until you “fit” into your chair and all parts of your body are comfortable. If any parts of your body need rubbing or scratching, do that now.

Place your hands in your lap or on your desk- wherever they can rest without your having to move them for several minutes. If you are using beads, hold them in your hands now.

Close your eyes and begin to slow your breathing, using a mantra if you have chosen one. Today we are going to meditate in stillness and silence for ……minutes. I will sound the chimes three times to begin and three times to end.

Let us begin the work of meditation.

(Sound chime)