Lesson 158 - Q&A – Too relaxed in meditation?

From: Yogani
Date: Thu Apr 8, 2004 3:06pm

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Q: Thanks for your group, I am enjoying it very much. I am getting
ready to use the Yoni Mudra in my practice next but had a question.
During the meditation I almost always fall asleep while in
Siddhasana. Sometimes I even have to remind myself during pranayama
to breath because I start to go out then. Lots of head nodding at
first then I wake up slouched over (even drooling a few times). I try
to sit away from the wall because I would nod off and thump my head
sometimes. I dont feel tired when I practice or during the day. I
usually wake up around the 20 minute mark. Is there something I am
missing? I enjoy the way things are going but just wanted to see if
you had any advice on this.

A: It is good practice you describe. It won't be manifesting like
that forever. It is a special form of sleep associated with deep
inner silence and purification during meditation. Once your nervous
system has released those deep-rooted obstructions in there, you will
experience much more clarity during practices. Your clarity in
activity is evidence that good things are happening. It is a great
way to get rid of lifetimes of accumulated karma. While you
are "sleeping" the infinite is unfolding inside you.

I wish you all success as you continue.

The guru is in you.

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