Do you ever fall asleep when meditating? Or have out of body experiences?

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Jan Peter Z.

Yes, just last night I fell asleep meditating. I decided it would be better to mediate in the morning or midday to avoid that from happening.

Istvan C.

I often fall asleep when doing meditation ... Certainly when I have found a place of relaxation in my body or when I do it in the evening

Dan T.

I have never fallen asleep while meditating, but I have meditated in bed in order to sleep and have fallen asleep right afterwards. The conscious effort of bringing my focus back to the present makes it hard for me to fall asleep, but the calming effect of meditating makes it easy to sleep after. I have never had an out of body experience in any way.

Heliodoro S.

Yes, rarely but I do, when I had not enough sleep and I am meditating while lying down, it’s safer to sit :-) second question - I don’t, it’s not a goal for meditation

Tony O.

Yes, sometimes I do fall asleep when I am meditating and I take that to mean that I am tired and my body knows it needs to sleep. When I am rested, I try meditating again. I frequently have out of body experiences when I meditate, because I practice the form of meditation where I do seek answers to questions, problems, and situations from my Spirit guides and ancestors.

Mae A.

I sometimes Fall asleep but view this as my body’s need for rest. If you don’t have time for a nap, set a gentle alarm to wake you.

Austin W.

Yea I sometimes nod off a few times during the same meditation when tired. Have to rewind it if I missed the instructions :D

Leonard J.

I think it’s the best to fall asleep while meditating. I do fall asleep while meditating. I am not quite sure about what is meant over here as out of body experiences.

Rita F.

Oh yes - i often feel tired when iam meditating - but its okay bcs after i feel refreshed :) i love meditating early in the morning and right before bedtime

Ma Lia Q.

No, for me meditation is a time of contemplation and reflection. I find it relaxing but I am still aware of my body and connected to it.

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