froggie Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Would these two be comparable in effects, you think? Edited November 8, 2008 by froggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shontonga Posted November 8, 2008 Would these two be comparable in effects, you think? For me the bottom one opens the hip qua differently? Not sure if how i do anything is correct though. When those qua are open the energetic connections are felt more clearly, Can still feel them no matter what, at times more "open/closed" but the cross legged one, it's better for establishing them, for me? Also sitting on my knees sure doesn't make my knees happy??? Am sure there are adjustments one could make, if so inclined, to gradually get a body used to it? Others can probably word this better, I hope! Like to hear some experiences folks have had with them too? Thank You Froggie! Shon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted November 9, 2008 If you are able to sit for 30-60 minutes with relaxed and comfortable, yet upright posture, the effect should be satisfactory. I don't use either, I use the Burmese posture and sit on a zabuton/zafu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwai Posted November 9, 2008 Would these two be comparable in effects, you think? From a Hatha Yoga perspective these are two different Asanas (Poses). The first is called Vajrasana (or Diamond/Thunderbolt Pose) and the second is called Padmasana (Lotus Pose). They have two different functions. Traditionally Padmasana has been the preferred posture for meditation. There is another posture that is considered even better for meditation but isn't recommended for those who haven't been practicing self-control. It is called Siddhasana (Adept's pose). Read more about Padmasana here -- Padmasana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shontonga Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) If you are able to sit for 30-60 minutes with relaxed and comfortable, yet upright posture, the effect should be satisfactory. I don't use either, I use the Burmese posture and sit on a zabuton/zafu. hayeah That's my normal sitting position, too. ...anytime. keeps my back and knees from hurting. Lotus hasn't impressed me for any reason, yet? No problem doing it just don't find a need. Wish that second sitting pose was more comfortable If I did that for a few hours though Don't think the legs would work for a week or more! Zafu? Pillow? I don't use a pillow under the tail but feel much better if i have a shawl or blanket! Don't like the kidneys feeling cold? Siddhasana ? Is the difrence in the feet, is there more to it? Am sure there is! What? Edited November 9, 2008 by shontonga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) Great replies, thanks i suppose with Burmese posture you mean this: http://www.dharmafield.org/medinstonline.htm and.... siddhasana... http://www.yoga-age.com/modern/asanas.html http://www.holisticonline.com/Yoga/hol_yog..._siddhasana.htm By the way, i think i understand why the 2nd site mentions a closed energy system: when the feet are not pointing towards the ground, but instead touch the 1st and 2nd energy center, instead of energy going out of the feed, they are fed back into the 1st and 2nd energy center, and so, most likely creating an energy feedback loop . Edited November 9, 2008 by froggie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
