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Migraine headaches while meditating

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Susan: I get migraines when I meditate. This has gone on for many years and happens with different meditation practices, incl. Buddhist styles, guided imagery, etc. What causes this? Is Amanda style meditation different? Or can you suggest a remedy?

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I See a Blue Light That Swirls around like the Aurora Borealis

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Rita: It has become more frequent that in meditation and while laying awake in bed I see a blue light that swirls around like the aurora borealis. Sometime I cover my eyes so it is very dark to make sure no outside light is getting through. I have been concentrating on it, and it’s brightness grows. Please tell me more about…

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What Is the Best Meditation Technique?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Roy: Hello, I have been practicing Kundalini Meditation for about 1 1/2 years with little to no major results. Aside from a few lights when eyes closed, thats about it… I found your site while searching for a mediation that would benefit me spiritually. How does Ananda Kriya meditation compare with kundalini meditation.. If its too long to answer, I understand……

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Pain in the Head While Meditating

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Suraj MG: I was practicing kriya yoga for 17 months and during practice I felt sensation in anja and it start move to left side of head while I was focusing. I asked guru and he said let it go how it is and keep practicing. I was doing so and after few months I felt pain and n my left head…

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Chakra Sounds or Tinnitus

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from rupert: this cricket like sound I hear mainly in my right ear 24/7, is it really the sound of my 2th chakra or is it tinnisus. I meditate formerly TM now mainly mantra. Also sometimes art of living. third eye meditation. I feel good. but this sound, is it a good thing or not. thank you in advance for your answer

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Sitting for Meditation

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Rahul: I have read the book the book art of super realisation by Swami yogananda .My question is that is it necessary to get a armless chair and woolen blanket I only have acces to yoga mat is it ok if I can use that and what is the reason of doing it on a armless chair and woolen blanket on…

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I See A Golden Light In My Forehead

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Prachi: When I meditate or do my breathing exercise, I see golden light for few seconds when I close my eyes, like it appears and disappears. Sometimes I can see golden light in other persons forehead and other times it randomly appears when I close my eyes. Please help me understand what this is? Thank you. Thank you

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How to Focus at the Spiritual Eye

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Dev: I have watched a couple of videos of swami Kriyananda on meditation and have been trying to meditate since many weeks but still I am unable to concentrate at the point between the eyebrows. To be clearer I am not able to bring my attention there. How can I do it? Please answer my question. Joy to you.

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In Meditation Should I Focus on Arising Anxiety or Push it Away?

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Mantas Ubartas: Hello! I’m meditation guide a while now. And I have this question that has been confusing my mind a bit. When I am present and the anxiety or a thought a feeling comes, is it okay to be present with it? Instead of pushing it away? Be present with the emotion / anxiety until it goes away naturally? By not…

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If I Leave My Mind Empty in Meditation, Can Evil Souls Possess Me?

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Petals: Namaste, i read in Yogananda’s book, The Divine Romance that we should not leave our mind empty, otherwise evil souls will possess us and we are not safe. This has instilled so much fear in my mind, even while meditating. Before, i used to just loosen my mind to create a blank space, sort of, where no thoughts or emotions…