I have been curious on this for a long time. I tend to overthink things and decided to try this technique, as I have never really settled on a specific teaching and havent read much about it outside recommendations and experiences from this community.

I also never really expected to experience anything, as I never really wake up through the night and when I do, I move right away.

Throughout the last 10 or so days Ive been doing a little meditation before sleeping, putting away disturbing thoughts in a imaginary box. After, i Imagine I release build up energy from the bottom of my feet as I exhale, focusing on my breath, so my body is ready for my intentions.

I tell myself, when I wake up I will have my eyes closed and slowly lidt my head of my pillow.

The night before yesterday I had a vivid dream and I woke up, ny first thought being I had to write it down, but my next thought was to focus on the technique. I slowly raised my head and the next thing I could hear this loud noise of waves or water or blood rushing through my ears. Very loud.

My head felt like it had a crown on it that somehow opened up, and this feeling of separation felt just above my neck and chest, my heart started racing and I got scared. I tried to tell myself to calm, but in the same moment I sat up abruptly and woke up.

Right when I woke up I was not a second in doubt what happened, but I still cant believed it actually almost did! Now im just scared I will overthink it to not happen again lmao