Question

What can I do to stop falling asleep when I try to meditate?

Answer

Pandit Dabral has answered this question.

From Pandit Dabral

Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas said once that if one falls asleep during meditation it means the mind is tired.

My suggestions would be:

Get enough sleep and good sleep.
Perform a good Hatha Yoga practice before meditation.
A few Pranayama exercises would help after Hatha Yoga.
A good number of Nadi shodhanam after Pranayama.
Then you meditate and you probably will be able to resolve your issue.
Sometimes it’s just a habit that we form.

Hope this is helpful.

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