Can meditation cause debilitating problems?
The only meditation process I am aware of is to empty the mind in order to bring peace to the body and I am not aware of any debilitating problems. There are many positions you can get into in meditation and I suppose if you do not have healthy joints, you might find you are stiff after sitting cross legged or in a yoga pose for a long time, but meditation that is practiced to bring peace to the mind is a flexible practice allowing for vast possibilities in the practice so there is no chance of debilitation. I am a private practitioner, so I do things for myself, geared to my needs. I do not follow any one else’s ideas so I am not familiar with how meditation teachers are doing things. My practice is very relaxing and simple and it starts with finding a time and a place where you can be completely alone and feel safe, wearing comfortable clothes and choosing a comfortable position preferably where you are sitting or lying down. Soft music can be used if this helps you to relax...