Technique of meditation
Posture
Asanas or body postures and positions such as padmasana (full-lotus, half-lotus), cross-legged sitting, seiza, and kneeling positions are popular in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism,[49] although other postures such as sitting, supine (lying), and standing are also used. Meditation is also sometimes done while walking, known as kinhin, while doing a simple task mindfully, known as samu, or while lying down, known as shavasana.[50][51]
Frequency
The Transcendental Meditation technique recommends practice of 20 minutes twice per day.[52] Some techniques suggest less time,[44] especially when starting meditation,[53] and Richard Davidson has quoted research saying benefits can be achieved with a practice of only 8 minutes per day.[54] Research shows improvement in meditation time with simple oral and video training.[55] Some meditators practice for much longer,[56][57] particularly when on a course or retreat.[58] Some meditators find practice best in the hours before dawn.[59]
