13. When I meditate I experience physical pain in my body. Whatshould I do?
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This article is from the Meditation FAQ, by Jeffrey Chance jeffjc@cs.mcgill.ca with numerous contributions by others.
13. When I meditate I experience physical pain in my body. Whatshould I do?
Sensations (itching/aches/pains/etc.) can arise in the body when
meditating for several reasons. Sometimes the cause is just an
uncomfortable posture--make sure that your posture is comfortable
under normal circumstances. Other times the cause is that sensations
in the body are more noticable in meditation. The body and mind are
calmer and you are able to notice more details in your bodily
experience. It is often interesting to simply observe these sensations
in your body : to use them as the objects of meditation. Sometimes
these sensations just go away without your having to move or change
your posture. Remember that a quiet body contributes to a quiet mind.
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