I have actually been looking into yoga and meditating lately. I'm kinda of hesitant about the meditation part...sometimes I get too far in and strange things happen. I don't know if there is a way to temper that or not for me. My H would freak if he came home and i was totally zoned out and he couldn't reach me...lol. Do you do yoga as well (I can't remember). If so, do you know of some good DVD's i might be able to pick up?
So, hmmm, on the meditation! I've never heard of that particular issue...have you tried guided medititation? Maybe having a voice in the background would help keep you present?
For meditation I love Jack Kornfield. Here are two of his best CDs: