This specific meditation practice of the "Five Point Sitting Meditation" or "Five Posture Meditation" practiced in some Buddhist and Qigong traditions. Here's a breakdown of the steps you mentioned: 1. Five postures: likely referring to five different hand positions, such as cross-legged in single lotus or double lotus 2. 18 breaths per posture: Starting with 18 breaths in each of the five postures. 3. Increase by 36 breaths: Gradually increasing the number of breaths by 36, up to a total of 108