Breathing
There are many different breathing techniques, but slow, deep focused breathing is always appropriate. Try and keep your tongue lightly touching the roof of your mouth. This is from the ancient art of Qigong. Doing this completes your body’s energy channel.
Breath is extremely powerful and books have been written on the subject. But for our purposes, just remember slow, deep breaths.
Posture
Should you sit, lie down or contort into a lotus position? Don’t worry, there is no need to contort your body into awkward positions. The main principle is to be in a comfortable position that is conducive to concentration and focus. This may be while sitting cross-legged or in a chair. One thing to remember is to keep your back straight but not tight or tense.
You can also lie down if sitting is uncomfortable, but this position often makes it too easy to fall asleep for most.
Hand Position
There are many hand positions. Today I will cover a few of the most popular. Choose one that feels comfortable for you.
Position 1: Put one hand on each leg with the palms facing up. Lightly touch the thumb and middle finger together. A variation on this position is to not touch the thumb and middle finger. Just let your hands relax with the palms facing up.
Position 2: Put your hands in your lap with the tips of all fingers touching. Right thumb to left thumb, right index finger with left index finger and so on. This is my favorite.
Whatever position you choose, feel the energy flowing through your hands.