Lucky7Strikes Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Whenever I do zazen for a while, my body starts to shake violently, my breath stops, my entire body's energy "heightens," thoughts stop and there's a feeling of explosion/expansion. It is as if the oxygen fills my body down to the toes. Â When my body begins to run out of oxygen, thoughts return and the energy naturally turns into a burning sensation. This is the part where I am not sure whether I should keep holding the breath to see where the energy takes me, or to just naturally let the breath go. It has been going on for about 6 months now but the intensity has been rising noticeably recently. Â Energy from Kunlun is most likely related to this, but I've heard about this happening during mediation under the name "bottle chi." Â Any advice would be good! . Edited August 5, 2009 by Lucky7Strikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeform Posted August 5, 2009 I personally wouldn't hold the breath if it naturally wants to resume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustARandomPanda Posted August 5, 2009 Get the book Tao and Longevity. It will answer your questions - and many more. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky7Strikes Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Get the book Tao and Longevity. It will answer your questions - and many more. Â Â It mentions it but not necessarily how to deal with it. Edited August 5, 2009 by Lucky7Strikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
