Dear Obo
thank you for your response.
i'm not too sure how to "try to release the tension in a

>smooth, controlled way" because sometimes, the jerk comes without warning.

metta, beng suan

>From: OlBeggaO@...
>Reply-To: Pali@yahoogroups.com
>To: Pali@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Pali] Jerks and such
>Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 00:24:27 -0000
>
>E,
>I think no one has responded to this:
>
>"has another experienced 'violent' jerk in the midst of meditation &
>does anyone know why it happens & how to handle it?"
>
>This is a fairly common experience with meditators who have made a
>little progress. Some people experience a spazm in the legs, some in
>the stomach some in the face, back, buttocks etc. some get chills or
>hot flashes or prickly sensations.
>
>This is a consequence of the release of old tensions. The body is
>connected to the sense organs and reflects your personal reactions to
>sense stimulation in the form of tension. When you sit down, you
>begin to resolve some issues (you can do this mentally, or you can do
>it just sitting letting go of the tensions).
>
>The issue is the fact that this jerking around is disruptive of your
>calm or concentration. What you can do is to try and "get ahead" of
>these phenomena. Pay attention and you will see that you can see when
>they are about to occur. At this time try to release the tension in a
>smooth, controlled way.
>
>obo
>
>

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