Curious about an experience with mantra meditation. Looking for perspectives

[Ulax]

Hi guys,

Did a 10 minute mantra meditation just now.

I find my breathing rate goes in line with the speed at which I say my mantra in my inner dialogue. The one I ended up on had a continuing 'o' sound to it, and the longer my 'o' was the longer i breathed in for.

Near the end I just continued to hold the 'O', and my body started shaking in my stomach area, and i started to hyperventilate, whilst I kept the same 'o' sound going in my inner dialogue. My timer went off during this so I stopped. But it reminded me a lot of TRE shaking,if people know that. I've been trying to access my stomach with that technique for a while, and this feels really promising. Trauma release, perhaps, me thinks.

Anyone got any thoughts on what my have been going on here?

Thanks in advance :).

[Porphyry Fedotov]

To be honest I don't know what is the issue with your practice, personally I feel more calm and happy after it. I use 'Nam Myoho Renge Kyo' mantra and repeat it for an hour. I consider it supplementary practice though.

[Nahm]

The discord of a self referential thought, as compared to the willing expression of the emotion of fear and so on. 

Jealousy is a gift. ? 

[Ulax]

@Nahm I don't understand

[Nahm]

@Ulax

‘Look for’ a discordant belief about yourself, as it relates to fear of foundational aspects of moving forward in life. Could be anything from moving out, to financial independence, to relationships, etc. 

If you have any specific questions feel free.