Guest guest Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Sat Nam! This topic is actually part of my eaerlier post " Surge headaches " but it was not stated in the subject header, really sorry about that. My question is, is it mecessary for me to stick to the 11, 22 or 31 minutes? Sometimes I go 'over' or 'under' the timings. Actually, I usually don't even time myself. I just start and stop when I 'feel' like it. Should I start to set alarms for the timings? Also, can there be too much meditation? Like if I do silent meditation in the afternoon, then do the meditation in lesson 3 in the evening, usually afer my run, and then at night before I sleep I do the meditation in lesson 5. Is that too much for one day? Thanks! Gabriel Zeng P.S: Thanks Nancy for the reply earlier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Dear Gabriel, * Sat Nam! This topic is actually part of my earlier post " Surge headaches " but it was not stated in the subject header, really sorry about that. * I get it. Thanks for being a good sport and writing back with the appropriate header. You have just advanced a notch in consciousness. :+) My question is, is it necessary for me to stick to the 11, 22 or 31 minutes? * No. Sometimes I go 'over' or 'under' the timings. Actually, I usually don't even time myself. I just start and stop when I 'feel' like it. * This is fine. The timings are guidelines. The most accurate measure is how we feel. We could do a meditation for 11 minutes and be totally distracted or do it for 5 minutes and feel totally focused. If we are distracted, we need to continue longer until we feel the effect. * I remember Yogi Bhajan saying that it was 11 of the perfected meditation. It might take us a few minutes to get into it and then we want to continue until a shift happens. Should I start to set alarms for the timings? * I definitely say no. We do meditation to increase sensitivity and awareness. If you can cultivate this better without a timer then definitely use your own inner sensors. * Some people like timers because then they don't have to think about the time. It actually helps them get out of the mental thoughts. But even those who like to use timers start noticing that they can when the time is up and they are complete. Also, can there be too much meditation? * There is no absolute answer to that. It depends on what you are doing. 10 hours a day would probably make you dysfunctional on the physical plane. Not a good idea. One goal is to do enough so we feel that we are protected, guided and clear during the day and able to relax as we go to sleep. Like if I do silent meditation in the afternoon, then do the meditation in lesson 3 in the evening, usually afer my run, * After your run is a great time to do a meditation. and then at night before I sleep I do the meditation in lesson 5. Is that too much for one day? * No. That sounds great. It seems you have choosen enough and the type that works for you to balance yourself during the different times of day. * I would suggest doing something before you start your day. Then you are lined up and tuned in for the day. Keep experimenting to find what works for you. It will change over time too. Blessings, Guru Rattana :+) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Sat Nam! Thank you so much for replying to my post so quickly. I'm sorry I haven't been able to say thank you earlier as I have just started Uni and am swamped with stuff to do. I don't do the afternoon meditation anymore as I usually have other stuff to do like research or something, but I am still continuing the Sat Nam meditation at night before I sleep to relax myself. In the morning I just try to sit calmly before I go to school. I'm not even sure if it is considered meditation as most of the time I'm distracted by the things I need to do ahead. Do anyone have any suggestions how I can minimise these distractions? I have mild anxiety disorder and thus I usually get a little anxious just before I go to school and all. Thanks in advance! Gabriel Zeng Kundaliniyoga , " Guru Rattana " <gururattan wrote: > > > Dear Gabriel, > > * Sat Nam! > > This topic is actually part of my earlier post " Surge headaches " but it was not stated in the subject header, really sorry about that. > > * I get it. Thanks for being a good sport and writing back with the appropriate header. You have just advanced a notch in consciousness. :+) > > > My question is, is it necessary for me to stick to the 11, 22 or 31 minutes? > > * No. > > Sometimes I go 'over' or 'under' the timings. Actually, I > usually don't even time myself. I just start and stop when I 'feel' like it. > > * This is fine. The timings are guidelines. The most accurate measure is how we feel. We could do a meditation for 11 minutes and be totally distracted or do it for 5 minutes and feel totally focused. If we are distracted, we need to continue longer until we feel the effect. > > * I remember Yogi Bhajan saying that it was 11 of the perfected meditation. It might take us a few minutes to get into it and then we want to continue until a shift happens. > > Should I start to set alarms for the timings? > > * I definitely say no. We do meditation to increase sensitivity and awareness. If you can cultivate this better without a timer then definitely use your own inner sensors. > > * Some people like timers because then they don't have to think about the time. It actually helps them get out of the mental thoughts. But even those who like to use timers start noticing that they can when the time is up and they are complete. > > Also, can there be too much meditation? > > * There is no absolute answer to that. It depends on what you are doing. 10 hours a day would probably make you dysfunctional on the physical plane. Not a good idea. One goal is to do enough so we feel that we are protected, guided and clear during the day and able to relax as we go to sleep. > > Like if I do silent meditation in the afternoon, then do the meditation in lesson 3 in the evening, usually afer my run, > > * After your run is a great time to do a meditation. > > and then at night before I sleep I do the meditation in lesson 5. Is that too much for one day? > > * No. That sounds great. It seems you have choosen enough and the type that works for you to balance yourself during the different times of day. > > * I would suggest doing something before you start your day. Then you are lined up and tuned in for the day. Keep experimenting to find what works for you. It will change over time too. > > Blessings, > > Guru Rattana :+) > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Dear Gabriel, Sat Nam. > I am still continuing the Sat Nam meditation at night before I sleep to relax myself. In the morning I just try to sit calmly before I go to school. I'm not even sure if it is considered meditation. * When I start my sadhana, I love to just still and silently mediate on the space inside and the breath in my body. Besides being very pleasurable, we need to practice self-focus to consolidate our energy. But I always chant a mantra meditation after that. as most of the time I'm distracted by the things I need to do ahead. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can minimise these distractions? * Sure do. Add a mantra and breathing, i.e. give yourself something to focus on. You can pick between silent internal repetiion and chanting outloud. There are hundreds of choices. Starting with the basics as set out in the free on-line lesson is good. > I have mild anxiety disorder and thus I usually get a little anxious just before I go to school. * This used to be considered 'stress'. Now there is a name for it. This is why we suggest doing some yoga and meditation before you start your day, so you can focus your energy and get centered. One of the reasons we feel anxious is because our energy is all over the place. The more consolidated we feel, the less stress. Where are you from? It sure would be nice if everyone would include where they are from after their name. Blessings, Guru Rattana :+) Coronado, San Diego, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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