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solo
USA
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 Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 08:32:44 AM
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After Spinal breathing and yoniu mudra, often, my head will fall way back during meditation, somewhat on it's own (kind of like it would go if I was doing camel posture). Sometimes it goes straight back, sometimes it falls slightly left or right and back.
I don't actually think to do this, it just kind of happens. Anyone else have this happen? |
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Shanti
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 08:45:07 AM
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Sounds like Automatic Yoga to me.
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From the FAQ : http://www.aypsite.org/forum/topic....ID=2231#2231
Sometimes spontaneous movements will happen as the nervous system tells the body some position is needed to help the purification. These movements are called "automatic yoga", and this was probably where all of yoga asanas (postures) came from to begin with.
When these movements happen, we just let them, and return to our practices, as they are just more "scenery" along our path.
Here are a couple of topics that could help.
involuntary movement during meditation
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neck movement |
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stasuzi
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 6:20:52 PM
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| It happens to me all the time - sometimes my mouth opens - I just sit there with my head cocked back and my mouth open! Please tell me more about your experiences - I would love to hear them! Stacey |
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miguel
Spain
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Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 1:12:33 PM
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Hi solo and all the people,This happened to me in my first meditations.
It dissapeared whit the pass of time (only a few months).I remember it was uncomfortable in meditations.All the time putting my head in the right position in meditation time.I think it will dissapear whit time and practice.
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sushman
India
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Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 12:25:58 PM
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| it happens to me whenever i meditate....i think its because we become more relaxed during meditation and the head either falls in front or backwards. good thing. |
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solo
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2009 : 4:09:12 PM
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Just a quick update on this topic. More automatic yoga today and of late. While sitting with legs crossed, I bend over and put my head to the ground. From reading the lessons I underatand that this is for purification of the shushumna.
A few weeks ago I went into a deep sleep like state while in this position and heard a hissing sound from the inside when I "woke up". Today I went back into that deep sleep like state and when I came up into sitting position my head was just filled with light. It was very nice. I just sat there and enjoyed the scenery for a few extra minutes even though my "set time" to meditate was up.
Hope all are well |
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mimirom
Czech Republic
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Posted - Mar 30 2009 : 4:37:05 PM
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Hi Ed and Stacey,
I experience currently lots of automatic movements of all kinds during deep meditation, including the ones you are talking about. It ranges from tiniest shivers to vigorous whole-body movements. This started to hapen after my "auto-shaktipat", some one month ago. I've discussed my experiences with people here, and after receiving fairly extensive advice, I'm now happy with the movements. It happens often that I feel very joyful, open and loving after a meditation with lots of movements.
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Head falls back during mantra meditation?
