Hi all,
My Deep Meditation journey goes on, and the inner silence seems to deepen day by day.
Lately I’ve noticed that the silence cultivated in practice may be clearing out some old blockages that show up physically, such as jaw clenching during and lingering after practice.
Has anyone experienced anything similar?
Could this be related to old buried emotions being released?
Cheers
Hi Cosmos,
Yes, rising inner silence from deep meditation, while bringing peace, the witness, and natural creative flow, can also result in energy flow leading to some muscle tension related to deep inner purification, like in the jaw, head, or other parts of the body. It is a temporary condition of purification and opening. If such symptoms persist or become excessive, then the advice is to self-pace practices until things settle down. Also make sure to get good grounding activity during the day.
Other practices like spinal breathing pranayama can be involved in the increased energy flow causing some discomfort, and/or be a remedy for it. So be sure to work toward a balance of practices in your routine based primarily on your experience outside practices during the day.
Sounds like things are going well for you. Continue to practice wisely, and enjoy!
The guru is in you.