Morning meditation

General discussion of issues related to Theravada Meditation, e.g. meditation postures, developing a regular sitting practice, skillfully relating to difficulties and hindrances, etc.
floating_abu
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Re: Morning meditation

Post by floating_abu »

LonesomeYogurt wrote:Remember that most retreats will have you going to bed around ten or so - it only takes a day or two to really get used to that schedule if you work towards it in the week or so beforehand. In general, one needs less sleep during a retreat. After all, you're not doing much but sitting!

I don't think there's a great need to alter your sleep schedule in your daily life, but I would recommend easing into an earlier wakeup time if you know a retreat is in your future. That way it isn't quite as much of a shock on your body.
+1

If you want to do it, you can. During retreats, you can also take rests and power naps to rejuvenate. Also please keep in mind that everyone's experiences are different and so is each retreat, in fact. But the effort is worth it IMHO

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