Falling Asleep During Practice
From Counting Breath to Asking Who Am I
August 2, 2023
dialogue

Falling Asleep During Practice

Quedarse dormido durante la práctica

A student expresses sadness about falling asleep during the exercises and missing the session's content, and the teacher responds with reassurance about rest and practical suggestions.

Falling Asleep During Practice

A student expresses sadness about falling asleep during the exercises and missing the session's content, and the teacher responds with reassurance about rest and practical suggestions.

I feel a little sad because I missed all the exercises. I completely got knocked out and couldn't stay awake. I was wondering about this, because I actually felt very active today, and then I listened to you and recognized that I haven't been here for quite a few weeks because I had exams. I hope to come back more regularly next time. But even the time before, I sometimes get so tired. I feel like it's a good thing, and I feel good now after it, but I'm also sad because I missed it.

I think it's really important to rest, so there is a recovery in that. Having a recording that you can keep with you is useful. You could try it earlier in the day. If you tend to fall asleep a lot during meditation, that's honest, and I think it's okay. Have a little snack and you'll be fine.