JJJ
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Posted - May 18 2019 : 5:28:58 PM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Topic Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Message Delete Topic
Hi
My practise now is 2x15 min of DM, which I have been doing now for 5 months ( 3 months 2x10 min and 2 months 2x15min). To be honest I still feel like I am in clunky stage- lot of sessions are sleepy,escaping with other thoughts and feeling like I am doing mental exercise (Like self - hypnotizing myself), but I had also some deeper sessions so I keep going ( before I was doing witness meditation for about 1 hour sessions and I was going very deep so now it is a little different). I am looking for advice what should be my next step. I am feeling ok during a day ( sometimes better sometimes worse - not much difference than before starting DM, but I have this feeling I am going in the good direction
. Witness is not so strong so maybe I should add 5 minutes of DM each sessions? Due to lessons next practise should be SBP,but here I want to be careful after primary kundalini awakening which was very difficult for me. I think also about starting asanas ( basic asana kit from lessons), because my body is very stiff and I have never done asanas in my life. I assume that making my body more flexible will prepare it for more energy later as I will add practises like SBP.I am inclined to do asanas instead of SBP because of this but I am no sure if it is ok ?? - I know also that asanas can excite more energy. Please advice about the next step especially concerning SBP vs asanas?which one is more likely to cause some problems? I want to also add that I read forum regularly and see lot of people here dedicating their time to help others (sometimes writing same things to different people with patience) and it is very appreciated, so THANK YOU:)
Edited by - JJJ on May 18 2019 5:39:11 PM
JJJ
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Posted - May 19 2019 : 03:26:33 AM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
I want to add one more thing. Since about last 2 weeks I have this feeling during DM like I am sitting twisted on one side. Sometimes I even open eyes to check if I am sitting straight and I am. It feels like there is much energy on right side of the body causing such impression and disturbs my meditation.I know it should pass with time but maybe this is also invitation to start SBP? or should I continue with Dm to smooth this out? Also- How do I know if I have inner silence enough for starting SBP?
BlueRaincoat
United Kingdom
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Posted - May 19 2019 : 03:55:09 AM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
Hi JJJ
Good to hear from you. It's great you have managed to stick to a regular practice.
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Originally posted by JJJ
lot of sessions are sleepy,escaping with other thoughts and feeling like I am doing mental exercise (Like self - hypnotizing myself),
You are working your way through lots of obstruction. This is perfectly normal.
Given your history, and your sensitivity, I would say there is no rush adding spinal breathing. It will be worth experimenting with it at some point, maybe starting with 2 minutes of SPB, and if you are stable on that you could slowly build up.
Adding a few minutes of asanas before meditation could be helpful. I would give that a go when you feel ready.
Of course always watch for signs of overload, and if you start noticing increased instability in day-to-day life, trim your meditation sessions a bit. There is room to cut back to 2 x 10 minutes sessions a day. That is still an effective practice.
quote:
Originally posted by JJJ
Since about last 2 weeks I have this feeling during DM like I am sitting twisted on one side. Sometimes I even open eyes to check if I am sitting straight and I am. It feels like there is much energy on right side of the body causing such impression and disturbs my meditation.
Left-right imbalances are fairly common. There are more obstructions on one side than on the other. They will clear with time. The fact that you started to notice it, is in itself a sign of progress. So carry on with our practice. I wouldn't say it's an invitation to start SBP sooner. The decision to introduce a new powerful practice like pranayama should be based on the level of stability you have achieved on your current routine.
If the twisting distracts from your meditation, follow the instructions in Lesson 15. A few asanas before meditation could also help with this.
All the best
JJJ
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Posted - May 19 2019 : 09:53:27 AM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
Thank you BlueRaincoat
I asked about SBP due to left-right imbalance because I was concerned if this could be connected with ida pingala imbalance ( more energy going in one of the nadi) but it does not have to be this right? then I will stick with DM for a while and hopefully it will smooth out soon.
Edited by - JJJ on May 19 2019 10:08:21 AM
BlueRaincoat
United Kingdom
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Posted - May 19 2019 : 10:54:39 AM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
quote:
Originally posted by JJJ
I was concerned if this could be connected with ida pingala imbalance ( more energy going in one of the nadi)
Yes, this may well be the case. Mantra meditation will be dissolving some of those blockages away.
You can experiment with a couple of minutes of SBP if/when you feel inspired, but be careful about overload. There is no need to rush. You are making lots of progress with 2 meditation sessions every day.
Dogboy
USA
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Posted - May 19 2019 : 11:33:48 AM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
Agree with BR: a few gentle asanas to start should not develop issues, and SBP in small doses when you feel stable, to test the water.
TheHumanGame
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2019 : 07:04:41 AM Show Profile Email Poster Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
I agree with BR as well. All you need is a few gentle asanas, because remember that this is a marathon, not a race. Progress at your own pace, learn along the way and you'll see how your practice begins to improve immensely.
Blanche
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2019 : 08:13:04 AM Show Profile Email Poster Visit Blanche's Homepage Edit Reply Reply with Quote View user's IP address Get a Link to this Reply Delete Reply
Hi HG,
Welcome to the forum!