I'm rather new to this community, but have read DM, Pranayama and Samyama books by Yogani. I have also had a kundalini awakening which was very intense. I've posted under "Kundalini experiences not related to AYP". Shanti has been graciously coaching me on getting my mind to just relax and stop predicting a disastrous future for myself with the Shakti energies
In reading about how meditation is supposed to progress - and wanting to be careful of getting myself into overload; I have a question about Samyama. Samyama reminds me of a simple prayer technique where I offer my loved ones up to Silence. I march them all through one by one, until no one comes to Mind anymore. But there seems to be much caution advised regarding taking on Samyama before a few months of DM and then more months of Pranayama (which I am resisting) before Samyama is started. I could be so wrong about this - probably am, but would like a clarification on it - (if I'm making myself clear).
It seems to me that if cultivating Silence is the first step and awakening the Energies, the second; then why is the practice of Samyama considered pre-mature when begun before Pranayama technique has been incorported and well established? Wouldn't Samyama practice just be a deepening of the silent self, i.e.: bring Shiva down - closer to Shakti? So that the awakening Energies could be handled with the help of deeper Silence?
That's my question. I hope someone gets what I'm trying to say. Maybe my understanding of Samyama is all off base!
Prayer vs: Samyama
Posted - Nov 06 2012 : 10:42:58 AM
