That's really interesting reading about your technique, i do a very similar thing, starting with clearing and protection, and then bringing energy down into various chakras. Normally after that I'm in so deep that I'm no longer 'steering' the process, whatever happens happens after that point.

One difference that I do that you haven't mentioned which is really important is to finish by grounding your energy back in - really making sure you're in your body by planting your energy into the earth through your feet (check your consciousness is properly back inside your skull/body too).

Thanks so much for posting this, it's been a while since I meditated. I feel like a thirsty person who has just spotted a well!