Kristy, Here's a good link for your that has all the sitting devices I've seen used http://www.zafu.net/whichcush.html <http://www.zafu.net/whichcush.html> .
When I talked about the kneeling position (sieza) I was referring to 4th photo (from top to bottom) on this page. The important thing is that you are comfortable, you are not straining to keep your balance and that you are in a good posture for opening up your hips to promote 'belly breathing'. ...Bill! --- In [email protected], Kristy McClain <healthyplay1@...> wrote: > > Bill, Anthony, >  > I wondered if you, or others here, can recommend equipment or furniture (chairs /benches and such), that has worked well for people who can no longer, (or never have) been able to use a safu in a traditional sitting posture.   For those  with less flexability, or have arthritis, back /joint pain, and the rest. >  > I am wondering if using a safu on the chair is necessary to achieve the proper zazen state, and how it affects the duration of time and frequency of the sitting practice. >  > I suppose I'm asking about the quality of the zazen experience for them There has always so much insistence on posture. Any thoughts? >  > Thanks, >  > Kristy >  >  > > > > > > > > > >  >
