Root Chakra & Trance Questions

[Tom]

Self-hypnosis feels much like the trance states from the core abilities to me. I also found myself falling asleep when trying to go into trance for the purpose of going out of body. These days I'm practicing often by using self-hypnosis for a few seconds several times per day. It is still possible to go into trance and I am getting better, but falling asleep is not a problem.

It is best to practice raising energy in a mostly normal state of consciousness. It is easier to raise energy in a trance and you can raise more energy, but the results are not as long-lasting. It isn't about the sensations you feel. The stronger sensations often indicate problem areas. When you do run into areas that are difficult to work with, it can help to switch to working with other nearby areas. Working with increasing the level of relaxation in the area can help. If nothing seems to help with the area, it is best to move on anyway and try again some other time.

[Pete]

As I understand it, the root chakra is located at the perineum, which is the area between the anus and the genitals. Look up perineum and you'll get a good idea.
Pete

[Winged_Wolf]

Also, don't feel you have to use chakras.  I've never seen one in a person who didn't "know about" them.  I tend to think that people create them, and they aren't actually something that's there naturally.  Your mileage may vary--something to think about.
(I'm a trained psi who never does chakra work.  Some nerve clusters correspond to chakra points, but not all of them---for example, there's no major psi nerve cluster near the "root chakra" area--but there are nerve clusters related to psi in the solar plexus and "third eye" areas).
I'm not saying they're necessarily bad, some folks seem to find them to be a useful tool.  I just don't believe that they're more than a created tool.


--Winged Wolf

[puddl]

Hi,

I've been doing NEW for a little now ...
I've finished the whole section on NEW, plus a few others included in the
"Core Skills" section in Robert's book.

I stopped practicing for roughly 3 weeks, because I had a lot of work
and was often too tired in bed, as I just fell asleep a few minutes after
trying to raise any energy.
Now I feel my awareness is not so good and that I have to practice again...

Anyway... I was put off a little when starting on the primaries.
The strongest sensation I felt was in my 3rd eye.
My solar plexus seemed to feel weak, no tingling effect there ...
Heart felt like a little burning.
Now the main problem I usually have is the ROOT CHAKRA
I'm never really sure where it is, I think it is in two places ... and to tell you the
truth I do not know which one is correct.
Could someone perhaps explain to me exactly where this lies ?

Now my last problem .... very annoying .... I have not been able to get into trance.
I do not know whether energy levels have anything to do with being able
to get into trance or not ... but i have not yet been in 'deep trance'.
Does anyone have any good techniques they would like to share with me perhaps ?

I would like to feel the energy sensations a lot more, like 10 times stronger ...
Because right now it doesn't feel enough.

Thank you,