on numbness and numblessness
Hi
Hope this isn't daft question but is there any sercret to sitting for longer periods without your feet legs going numb? Does the position make a difference? I find it hard to imagine that full lotus is any better but then again may be that's just becasue I can't manage it!
I usually sit using a seiza bench I made, which is slightly taller than the commercial ones as I'm quite long/stout legged. I don't mind my feet/legs going numb at home but on one occasion at our group when it comes to kinhin I find it hard to be up on my wobbly feet in time and on one occassion I actually stumbled into someone :oops:
Just sat-along with Jundo to end with very numb feet.
:D
Re: on numbness and numblessness
After fighting much too long and being in too much pain as a result, I've broken down and gotten one of these: http://www.zenbench.com/.
I emailed the guy and he said that they were selling them for $90, shipping included, so I decided to give it a try. I've been turning my cushion sideways the last few days due to terribly sore knees, and I'm glad that I have.
Re: on numbness and numblessness
HI,
Um, sitting on a stool will definitely take care of it. It can be a very solid position (a nice tripod of foot, foot, butt).....really.......
cheers,
rowan