India, June 21 -- Meditation is often associated with sitting perfectly still for long periods, but true meditation begins with comfort. If your body feels tense or uncomfortable, it becomes much harder to calm your mind. That is why choosing the right sitting posture, or asana, is an important part of your meditation practice. The goal is not to force your body into a difficult position but to find a posture that allows you to stay relaxed, alert, and comfortable.

According to spiritual guru HH Guruji Sundar of Aathman Awareness Centre, meditation should feel natural and effortless. He explains that if you experience discomfort during meditation, you may gently change your posture while maintaining the same awareness. This is especially...