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@person I doubt its a relaxing issue as was stated by @santhisouk that abdomen tension comes from bad posture. jaw tension I'm guessing is this same issue.
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personDon't believe everything you thinkThe liminal spaceVeteran
edited June 2011
Here's a great site for all the in and outs of proper meditation posture.
Another good method is...As you would be mindful when you have random thoughts, in the same manner you can be mindful of any discomfort, pain or irritation. Just watch it, be mindful of it, and eventually it will pass. I have experimented with this and found it quite effective.
I have the same problem, I am constantly aware of my posture. I also notice my breath sometimes seems constricted and such. What has been working for me is to keep finding a good posture, being aware of it. Every time I sit I feel I am getting more comfortable. I make small adjustments throughout the meditation and go back to the breath.
Just keep putting in the time in meditation and keep working on your posture but dont let it be an obstacle. You will gradually start finding where you feel comfortable.
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http://www.wildmind.org/posture/intro
Click on the links to the left instead of the next page option to stick to pages specific to posture.
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Obsession with posture its just a phase..but ofcourse it means something is not going quite right with the meditation.
I have the same problem, I am constantly aware of my posture. I also notice my breath sometimes seems constricted and such. What has been working for me is to keep finding a good posture, being aware of it. Every time I sit I feel I am getting more comfortable. I make small adjustments throughout the meditation and go back to the breath.
Just keep putting in the time in meditation and keep working on your posture but dont let it be an obstacle. You will gradually start finding where you feel comfortable.