Guest guest Posted March 7, 2007 Report Posted March 7, 2007 Hi Katherine, to answer your question about meditation techniques: I started when I was in my late teens with chakra meditation (using mantras and visualization on each chakra, starting with the root and moving upward). This seems to be a very powerful technique in awakening the K. Nowadays as soon as close my eyes to meditate my attention moves upward, and I immediately find myself contemplating the light(s) above my head. This is where most of the action seems to be happening at this stage. I also use mental repetition of Sanskrit mantras (this works for me because my devotional practice is Hindu-based). I did not receive my mantras from a guru, but each of them has definitely a distinctive flavor, and gives me a different vibration and light. I also channel energy through my hands, and infuse myself reiki-style. When I do this, I get a very lively, very strong light all around me. It's absolutely exhilarating, and it also does wonders in killing flu bugs, LOL! Finally, I also practice a lot of hatha yoga. That seems to build a good foundation for energy work, though by itself it's hardly enough. After a good hatha session I can truly feel the energy buzz, usually in my feet or along the lunar and solar channels. Sometimes I pull up that energy with bandhas; most of the time, this opens my crown and I get the facial pull etc. Bandhas can be quite powerful, but I have a hunch they should be used with caution. Hope this helps, Sel , Katherine Miller <katsam19 wrote: > > Selena, > > I am just curious, what is your meditation method. I have yet to find one that helps me be consistant. If you have any suggestion please pass it on to me. How many times a day do you meditate? Blessing to you! > > Love, > Katherine > > selena230 <selena230 wrote: > Had one more last night during meditation. Funny thing is, my > meditation was fairly shallow yesterday... Anyway, this is how it went: > > A cone of light blue light appeared inside my body. The tip was > hovering above my second chakra. The base was above my head, and had a > golden rim. Seconds later my facial skin got pulled up, my mouth > opened, and my tongue took a spontaneous kechari mudra. Then the > energy flooded my body. For a few seconds, an intense electrical > current engulfed me. It was overwhelmingly physical, very different > from the usual energy high I get from meditation. It felt like all my > wires were being fried--in fact it felt just like when, as a child, I > stuck a finger into a power outlet. After a few seconds, the energy > subsided, and I could release the mudra. > > I am profoundly grateful for the energy infusion. However, since the > phenomenology was not new, I didn't get the usual emotional high > afterwards (the blend of astonishment, surprise, thrill, etc. that is > common in the face of unexpected K events). It was hard to fall asleep > after all that energy, though... :-) > > Cheers, > > Sel > Need Mail bonding? > Go to the Mail Q & A for great tips from Answers users. > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2007 Report Posted March 7, 2007 Selena, Thank you for providing the information! I really do appreciate it. Where do I find information about doing chakra meditations and mantras. I know quite a bit about the chakras to be able to visualize them as I meditate, at least I think I do. Anyway, I have tried to find someone who knows how to teach Hatha yoga, but I haven't had much success, are there videos available specifically for Hatha yoga? If there are, what are your suggestions if any. I am aware that yoga should be monitored by someone with experience, but what is one to do when you can't find anyone? Anyway, I am new at all of this, only about 1 year worth of knowledge to ride one. I need your assistance if you don't mind. You can contact me privately if you want to. Love, Katherine selena230 <selena230 wrote: Hi Katherine, to answer your question about meditation techniques: I started when I was in my late teens with chakra meditation (using mantras and visualization on each chakra, starting with the root and moving upward). This seems to be a very powerful technique in awakening the K. Nowadays as soon as close my eyes to meditate my attention moves upward, and I immediately find myself contemplating the light(s) above my head. This is where most of the action seems to be happening at this stage. I also use mental repetition of Sanskrit mantras (this works for me because my devotional practice is Hindu-based). I did not receive my mantras from a guru, but each of them has definitely a distinctive flavor, and gives me a different vibration and light. I also channel energy through my hands, and infuse myself reiki-style. When I do this, I get a very lively, very strong light all around me. It's absolutely exhilarating, and it also does wonders in killing flu bugs, LOL! Finally, I also practice a lot of hatha yoga. That seems to build a good foundation for energy work, though by itself it's hardly enough. After a good hatha session I can truly feel the energy buzz, usually in my feet or along the lunar and solar channels. Sometimes I pull up that energy with bandhas; most of the time, this opens my crown and I get the facial pull etc. Bandhas can be quite powerful, but I have a hunch they should be used with caution. Hope this helps, Sel , Katherine Miller <katsam19 wrote: > > Selena, > > I am just curious, what is your meditation method. I have yet to find one that helps me be consistant. If you have any suggestion please pass it on to me. How many times a day do you meditate? Blessing to you! > > Love, > Katherine > > selena230 <selena230 wrote: > Had one more last night during meditation. Funny thing is, my > meditation was fairly shallow yesterday... Anyway, this is how it went: > > A cone of light blue light appeared inside my body. The tip was > hovering above my second chakra. The base was above my head, and had a > golden rim. Seconds later my facial skin got pulled up, my mouth > opened, and my tongue took a spontaneous kechari mudra. Then the > energy flooded my body. For a few seconds, an intense electrical > current engulfed me. It was overwhelmingly physical, very different > from the usual energy high I get from meditation. It felt like all my > wires were being fried--in fact it felt just like when, as a child, I > stuck a finger into a power outlet. After a few seconds, the energy > subsided, and I could release the mudra. > > I am profoundly grateful for the energy infusion. However, since the > phenomenology was not new, I didn't get the usual emotional high > afterwards (the blend of astonishment, surprise, thrill, etc. that is > common in the face of unexpected K events). It was hard to fall asleep > after all that energy, though... :-) > > Cheers, > > Sel > Need Mail bonding? > Go to the Mail Q & A for great tips from Answers users. > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2007 Report Posted March 7, 2007 Katherine, The best meditation instruction is available on swamij's website at www.swamij.com. He also gives a good explanation of the chakra meditation I mentioned in my post. As to hatha yoga: if you feel you might benefit from it, but you can't find a half-decent yoga school where you live, you may want to get a copy of " Yoga: The Iyengar Way " . The book gives detailed explanations for each pose and has great sequences for all levels. Hope this helps, Sel , Katherine Miller <katsam19 wrote: > > Selena, > > Thank you for providing the information! I really do appreciate it. Where do I find information about doing chakra meditations and mantras. I know quite a bit about the chakras to be able to visualize them as I meditate, at least I think I do. Anyway, I have tried to find someone who knows how to teach Hatha yoga, but I haven't had much success, are there videos available specifically for Hatha yoga? If there are, what are your suggestions if any. I am aware that yoga should be monitored by someone with experience, but what is one to do when you can't find anyone? Anyway, I am new at all of this, only about 1 year worth of knowledge to ride one. I need your assistance if you don't mind. You can contact me privately if you want to. > > Love, > Katherine > > selena230 <selena230 wrote: > Hi Katherine, > > to answer your question about meditation techniques: > > I started when I was in my late teens with chakra meditation (using > mantras and visualization on each chakra, starting with the root and > moving upward). This seems to be a very powerful technique in > awakening the K. Nowadays as soon as close my eyes to meditate my > attention moves upward, and I immediately find myself contemplating > the light(s) above my head. This is where most of the action seems to > be happening at this stage. > > I also use mental repetition of Sanskrit mantras (this works for me > because my devotional practice is Hindu-based). I did not receive my > mantras from a guru, but each of them has definitely a distinctive > flavor, and gives me a different vibration and light. > > I also channel energy through my hands, and infuse myself reiki-style. > When I do this, I get a very lively, very strong light all around me. > It's absolutely exhilarating, and it also does wonders in killing flu > bugs, LOL! > > Finally, I also practice a lot of hatha yoga. That seems to build a > good foundation for energy work, though by itself it's hardly enough. > After a good hatha session I can truly feel the energy buzz, usually > in my feet or along the lunar and solar channels. Sometimes I pull up > that energy with bandhas; most of the time, this opens my crown and I > get the facial pull etc. Bandhas can be quite powerful, but I have a > hunch they should be used with caution. > > Hope this helps, > > Sel > > , Katherine Miller > <katsam19@> wrote: > > > > Selena, > > > > I am just curious, what is your meditation method. I have yet to > find one that helps me be consistant. If you have any suggestion > please pass it on to me. How many times a day do you meditate? > Blessing to you! > > > > Love, > > Katherine > > > > selena230 <selena230@> wrote: > > Had one more last night during meditation. Funny thing is, my > > meditation was fairly shallow yesterday... Anyway, this is how it went: > > > > A cone of light blue light appeared inside my body. The tip was > > hovering above my second chakra. The base was above my head, and had a > > golden rim. Seconds later my facial skin got pulled up, my mouth > > opened, and my tongue took a spontaneous kechari mudra. Then the > > energy flooded my body. For a few seconds, an intense electrical > > current engulfed me. It was overwhelmingly physical, very different > > from the usual energy high I get from meditation. It felt like all my > > wires were being fried--in fact it felt just like when, as a child, I > > stuck a finger into a power outlet. After a few seconds, the energy > > subsided, and I could release the mudra. > > > > I am profoundly grateful for the energy infusion. However, since the > > phenomenology was not new, I didn't get the usual emotional high > > afterwards (the blend of astonishment, surprise, thrill, etc. that is > > common in the face of unexpected K events). It was hard to fall asleep > > after all that energy, though... :-) > > > > Cheers, > > > > Sel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Need Mail bonding? > > Go to the Mail Q & A for great tips from Answers users. > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2007 Report Posted March 7, 2007 Selena, Yes it does help out quite a bit! Thanks for taking your time to provide me with the information. I really do appreciate it a GREAT deal! I hope you have a wonderful evening and many, many more fabulous experiences. Please do continue to share with us your wondrous meditations. Once again thank you so much. Love, Katherine selena230 <selena230 wrote: Katherine, The best meditation instruction is available on swamij's website at www.swamij.com. He also gives a good explanation of the chakra meditation I mentioned in my post. As to hatha yoga: if you feel you might benefit from it, but you can't find a half-decent yoga school where you live, you may want to get a copy of " Yoga: The Iyengar Way " . The book gives detailed explanations for each pose and has great sequences for all levels. Hope this helps, Sel , Katherine Miller <katsam19 wrote: > > Selena, > > Thank you for providing the information! I really do appreciate it. Where do I find information about doing chakra meditations and mantras. I know quite a bit about the chakras to be able to visualize them as I meditate, at least I think I do. Anyway, I have tried to find someone who knows how to teach Hatha yoga, but I haven't had much success, are there videos available specifically for Hatha yoga? If there are, what are your suggestions if any. I am aware that yoga should be monitored by someone with experience, but what is one to do when you can't find anyone? Anyway, I am new at all of this, only about 1 year worth of knowledge to ride one. I need your assistance if you don't mind. You can contact me privately if you want to. > > Love, > Katherine > > selena230 <selena230 wrote: > Hi Katherine, > > to answer your question about meditation techniques: > > I started when I was in my late teens with chakra meditation (using > mantras and visualization on each chakra, starting with the root and > moving upward). This seems to be a very powerful technique in > awakening the K. Nowadays as soon as close my eyes to meditate my > attention moves upward, and I immediately find myself contemplating > the light(s) above my head. This is where most of the action seems to > be happening at this stage. > > I also use mental repetition of Sanskrit mantras (this works for me > because my devotional practice is Hindu-based). I did not receive my > mantras from a guru, but each of them has definitely a distinctive > flavor, and gives me a different vibration and light. > > I also channel energy through my hands, and infuse myself reiki-style. > When I do this, I get a very lively, very strong light all around me. > It's absolutely exhilarating, and it also does wonders in killing flu > bugs, LOL! > > Finally, I also practice a lot of hatha yoga. That seems to build a > good foundation for energy work, though by itself it's hardly enough. > After a good hatha session I can truly feel the energy buzz, usually > in my feet or along the lunar and solar channels. Sometimes I pull up > that energy with bandhas; most of the time, this opens my crown and I > get the facial pull etc. Bandhas can be quite powerful, but I have a > hunch they should be used with caution. > > Hope this helps, > > Sel > > , Katherine Miller > <katsam19@> wrote: > > > > Selena, > > > > I am just curious, what is your meditation method. I have yet to > find one that helps me be consistant. If you have any suggestion > please pass it on to me. How many times a day do you meditate? > Blessing to you! > > > > Love, > > Katherine > > > > selena230 <selena230@> wrote: > > Had one more last night during meditation. Funny thing is, my > > meditation was fairly shallow yesterday... Anyway, this is how it went: > > > > A cone of light blue light appeared inside my body. The tip was > > hovering above my second chakra. The base was above my head, and had a > > golden rim. Seconds later my facial skin got pulled up, my mouth > > opened, and my tongue took a spontaneous kechari mudra. Then the > > energy flooded my body. For a few seconds, an intense electrical > > current engulfed me. It was overwhelmingly physical, very different > > from the usual energy high I get from meditation. It felt like all my > > wires were being fried--in fact it felt just like when, as a child, I > > stuck a finger into a power outlet. After a few seconds, the energy > > subsided, and I could release the mudra. > > > > I am profoundly grateful for the energy infusion. However, since the > > phenomenology was not new, I didn't get the usual emotional high > > afterwards (the blend of astonishment, surprise, thrill, etc. that is > > common in the face of unexpected K events). It was hard to fall asleep > > after all that energy, though... :-) > > > > Cheers, > > > > Sel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Need Mail bonding? > > Go to the Mail Q & A for great tips from Answers users. > > > > Quote
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