Strange sensation while meditating

[ArK_AnG31]

Before starting i should mention that i have only just recently started meditating on a regular basis.

Today whilst meditating, after about 10 mins my body was completely relaxed i experienced REM, which was unexpected to say the least, is this standard for meditation or something else??

[MisterJingo]

Yes. It's called hypnogogic hallucinations and occurs when one nears sleep.
It's a sign that your meditation is going well. You should not get drawn into these episodes as they generally lead to sleep .
As you become more experienced with meditation, you will find yourself going past these REM episodes to a level below sleep. Usually in this state awarness of the body (and sometimes time) disappears.

[ArK_AnG31]

that's good to know then    hopefully ill achieve that state soon.

[kajaLove]

Before starting i should mention that i have only just recently started meditating on a regular basis.

Today whilst meditating, after about 10 mins my body was completely relaxed i experienced REM, which was unexpected to say the least, is this standard for meditation or something else??

What kind of meditation technique are you using?

[ArK_AnG31]

To be quite honest all i did was sit in a quiet room and clear my mind of all absent thoughts, i usually do it to reduce the stress from day to day life, but now I'm thinking of taking it further.

any suggestions?