Why do newbies feel sleepy with meditation?

[billiesimon]

Is it an ego defense mechanism? 

Or is it a natural byproduct of relaxation? 

[Recursoinominado]

I saw some teacher (maybe adyashanti or ram dass) saying it was a ego defense mechanism. I personally never had this problem if i meditate in a time that i am not sleepy anyway (after a meal, tired or at night). Best time for me is in the morning, especially after some hatha yoga and bioenergetics exercises (cold shower is great too). 

[Inliytened1]

Its not a newbie thing.  I am enlightened and i get sleepy when doing meditation sometimes.  You want to do it when fully aware when possible.  But when the Godhead comes on to be honest it doesnt matter.  You could be half asleep.

Edited April 27, 2019 by Inliytened1

[Shadowraix]

Why the either or? Could be both. Depends on the context. 

 

[Inliytened1]

@billiesimon just a natural thing.  You are falling into a trap.