Question
Hello, Master:
I am 12 weeks pregnant. I have been practicing zazen for six years, but since the beginning of this year I have been doing it twice a week without fail.
Since becoming pregnant, I have attended half a sesshin and practiced without any problems. But over the past few days, I have been feeling very strong pain in my hips, and my heart races when I sit in zazen, as if I could not stay in the posture for so long. My question is, do I have to transcend this pain, or is it actually harmful to my health and my baby’s?
Thank you. A hug from Argentina
Anonymous
Answer from Master Kosen
Take care of your baby, my love.
Kosen