Total relaxation is the secret to enjoying sitting meditation. I sit w…

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Total relaxation is the secret to enjoying sitting meditation. I sit with my spine upright, but not rigid; and I relax all the muscles in my body. ✨ Exclusive Interview With Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Interview with Marianne Schnall, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 21, 2010.
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Total relaxation is the secret to enjoying sitting meditation. I sit with my spine upright, but not rigid; and I relax all the muscles in my body. ✨ Exclusive Interview With Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Interview with Marianne Schnall, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 21, 2010.

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