Several studies show that meditation helps to relieve pain. Pain remains particularly strong when a lot of attention is given to it and a story (thoughts/judgments) is linked to the pain. In the case of physical pain during meditation, we make a distinction between sudden onset stabbing pain and slowly emerging nagging pain: > Once you have settled down and experience nagging pain, itching or other mild discomfort, you can observe them calmly without judgment. With this you will see that the discomfort will diminish or even disappear on its own. > In case of sudden onset of severe, stabbing pain, we recommend that you contact your doctor. If you experience a pain that persists after you get up again, we recommend that you change your meditation position.