Hi Mike, Another suggestion is to spend some of your time doing walking meditation. I was reminded of this listening to a talk by Patrick Kearney yesterday, where he made a slightly off-hand remark that sitting can tend to lead to tension in the upper body and head, and walking tends to move the fo...

Hi All, I really appreciate all the helpful input. James - thanks, yes I have tried concentrating on the pressure but this seems to make it worse, I think because the pressure is only a small area to focus on. Khlawng - thank you for your clear and complete instructions - makes a lot of sense in vie...

Dear friends, Have those of you with similar issues tried focusing on the other three tetrads of ānāpānasati: feelings, mind, and mind-objects? These purely mental aspects will get you away from focusing on the body made up of the four great elements. :anjali: Thanks for your suggestions everyone. ...

About my practice: I focus on the sensations of the breath passing on the underside of my nostrils and above the upperlip. I don't feel as if I'm "forcing" the concentration or doing anything different from my previous practice that would cause this tension/pressure. I'm approaching the p...