Posts by boldsailor2

FW190 said:The guru-mantra is long—and it really hits you on a mental level—so think of it as clearing out karma (those old patterns and structures). It’s just like how Satyanand describes the brain being like a sponge with burnt-out channels and all that.

When you hit that deep meditative state or samadhi, the mind basically stops doing anything crucial—consciousness is sitting above it, so the mind just rests (I wouldn't say it shuts off, though). In that state, repeating the mantra will "jumpstart" the mind, which then pulls our consciousness back down. It's like when you're doing yoga poses and suddenly activate physical processes mid-meditation—if you move or get distracted, your consciousness latches onto those sensations and the meditation breaks.

That’s why there’s usually a bija-mantra involved—it’s just a single thought or idea that gives the mind nothing to chew on. It simply *is*, period.

And that bija-mantra pulls consciousness even deeper and intensifies the meditation.

Anyway, that’s just my take on it.

Well, that’s my own realization—the mantra brings my mind right to the surface, and it feels like this constant bubbling that keeps me from diving deeper. But I guess that's because I don't realize it's working on a different level... I really want to build on the state I've experienced, but I'm missing that bija-mantra... man, I would love to sit down and talk this through with the guru...

shadowgardener12 said:you clearly don't get what this is even about—plus you're mixing apples and oranges😁

Well, I actually think apples and oranges make a pretty great combo...😍

Ujjayi Pranayama is one of those techniques that really paves the way to Samadhi—and for me, the whole point is just following the flow of the breath... Honestly, all my sensations come from that exact thing... My only real struggle is trying to sync it up with a mantra... It’s actually easier to hit that state without one... I don't quite get why... I know mantras are great for burning through karma, but I just can't seem to dive deep into myself while using one... I'm hoping Sophia Jones61 can walk me through this...

Joseph Ortiz26 said:One type of Buddhist meditation—it’s just focusing on your own breath at that spot right under your nose (you know, where the air enters and leaves the nostrils).

I mean, who would've thought? 😉 👍 😍

Sophia Jones61 said:It’s pretty common to feel like you have massive hands—like bear paws—or even just a large head.

👋

Honestly, I'm so glad you actually know your stuff. I used to try asking people about the things I was experiencing, but man—nobody had a clue, and they just looked at me like I'd lost my mind. Since nobody else gets it, I'll just stick with my best godfather 😍 😍 😍 ... old friend, we've been at this for years now. I'm coming to your yoga sessions no matter what! 😉

Joseph Ortiz26 said:Can anyone explain why, during meditation, I sometimes feel like my body proportions—and even the space around me—are shifting? Like, I suddenly feel incredibly tall and stretched out, or objects seem weirdly far away, or my head feels miles from my feet... stuff like that?

I get that too—though it doesn't happen to me all that often. Honestly, I love it.😍 When I open my eyes right after, everything looks like I'm staring up from the bottom of a well.👍, hugs to my sister 😘

btw Sophia Jones61, you've got an amazing yoga instructor. 😉