Health issues and practice

[Alexander]

How does everyone deal with physical health issues when one is trying to sit for 1-2 hours?

For example, I have had chronic post-nasal drip for two years. So if I do not take the nasal spray (and sometimes if I do) I start coughing chronically which obviously brings the process to a halt.

I also have a chronic abdominal pain which comes and goes and is another impediment.

I believe Jeff mentioned he had COPD at one point so I can't imagine how difficult that is when trying to sit (much worse than mine). I wonder how others overcome.

[Jhanananda]

I've been treating my COPD with air purifiers which have also eliminated runny nose, coughing and other respiratory difficulties, so you might try using air purifiers and a humidifier to reduce your respiratory difficulties.

[Tad]

Have you tried laying down meditation? I personally like it a lot especially when the body is tired or hurting. It might be harder to concentrate than sitting but still great results overall

[Jhanananda]

Yes, I have been practicing lying down meditation while waiting for sleep to come for decades, and is a major factor in my attainment of the OOBE.  Also, now that I have to be on my ventilator almost 24/7 then I am most of the time practicing laying down meditation, while on the ventilator.

[Tad]

Jhananda,

it is good to know that lying down position helps you. I remember reading on GWV your teachings where you mentioned that you sometimes practiced lying down meditation. So my post was primarily directed at Alexander.