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Can You Meditate Lying Down?

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In short: yes. The Buddha taught mindfulness in all four postures: "When lying down they know: 'I am lying down'" (MN 10). Lying down is good for a body scan or before sleep. If you start to doze, sit up.

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Is it OK to meditate lying down?

Yes. 'When lying down they know: I am lying down' (MN 10). It is good for body scans and before sleep; sit up if you get drowsy.

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