QuoteSeekingTruthStage #3) ... Do not hold your arms over your head as that position can be medically dangerous. But that is precisely what we were told to do. As a first timer I followed the instructions - I didn't know any different. However even the London School of Meditation teaches this technique for Osho Dynamic Mediations.
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I'm researching self development / self discovery seminars / worlshops and/or retreats under the loose term 'tantra.' But about 99% of these are based on the teachings, rituals and practices of Rajneesh / Osho - so I guess he must be a highly respected Indian master on the subject. However when I've emailed the organisations about this, none have bothered to explain why.
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QuotesametannerI experienced some of these meditations in the OSHO ashram in Pune, India and also in Marin Co., California. These meditation methods are powerful and should come with a huge warning label. Also, there will be no emergency medical staff there to help those who suffer ill effects - keep that in mind as well. When I attended an AUM as a first timer I was concerned that there didn
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Please advise me as to whether this style of meditation is safe. I have recently done an Osho AUM Meditation and had very severe physical and mental problems afterwards. Not least of these was a splitting headache. The AUM (Humaniversity) leaders have to date refused to correspond or to advise me; yet at the session they stated that they were professional psychotherapists and properly trained
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