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louisac
United Kingdom
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 Posted - Apr 23 2016 : 07:25:21 AM
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Hi, newbie here.
I have recently started daily meditation following the book. I have tried to meditate in the past but never consistently. I had noticed this problem before and am now experiencing it again - often during meditation i begin to feel discomfort in the throat, which feels as if swollen and blocked. Its hard to tell, but the sensation feels 'real', in that my throat really feels physically restricted. It doesn't exactly hurt but is unpleasant and distracting. It tends to set in after a few minutes of meditation and stops pretty much instantly when I stop. I'm wondering what on earth could be going on, anybody have any ideas? As a total novice, my only thought is that possibly I have an extreme blockage in the throat chakra... ? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks for reading |
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BlueRaincoat
United Kingdom
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Posted - Apr 23 2016 : 08:29:06 AM
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Hi louisac, welcome to AYP
Yes, it sounds like a blockage and it will dissolve in time, with regular practice.
If it becomes a distraction during meditation, the way to deal with it is described in Lesson 15, especially the 4th paragraph - let you attention to be drawn to the discomfort for a while, till is subsides enough to allow you to go back to the mantra.
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Dogboy
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2016 : 11:03:31 AM
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Welcome louisac 
Yes, no worries, it will pass. You didn't mention what level of AYP you are at, but if you're currently stable and looking for additional practice try chin pump jarlandhara (http://www.aypsite.org/139.html). I had some neck issues that included physical therapy. This practice gave me relief and excited prana to boot, a two-for! |
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louisac
United Kingdom
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Posted - Apr 27 2016 : 1:39:53 PM
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| Thanks for the responses, I really appreciate them. I am a total beginner and still trying to establish a regular practice. I have throat issues in general so it makes sense. |
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BlueRaincoat
United Kingdom
1730 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2016 : 12:31:00 PM
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| Good luck with establishing that regular practice. Hope to see you around |
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Samadhi
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2016 : 7:05:35 PM
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Hello Louisac! Welcome!
I have had similar issues. In the beginning, I stayed consistent with establishing my meditation practice even though the discomfort was strong. I was patient and gentle with the blocked area. In the beginning I observed the energy slowly moving around the blockage. Then I periodically felt it break through and disburse with a wonderful release. I still have some mild friction but everything is much smoother now. I have seen wonderful improvement.
Keep with establishing your practice. There are wonderful things to come! |
Edited by - Samadhi on Apr 29 2016 7:46:42 PM |
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SeySorciere
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Posted - May 01 2016 : 01:15:46 AM
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Try throwing your head back as far as it can go, opening the front of the throat and opening your mouth as wide as it can open. Try it when the constrictions get bad.
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