I usually talk to my guides in my thoughts, just trusting that they hear me. I can't do anything but trust, since I don't see them, I don't hear them, I don't feel them.. nothing. I'd love to be able to really communicate with them and get to know them!
I've been working with Andrea Hess'
Spirit Guides Report in the last few days. It works like this: I sit down, do some breathing and relax, then I intend to meet my inner circle of guides. I imagine a meeting room with a table in it, where I meet them. I sit down and ask them to present themselves to me.
Unfortunately, whenever I do this, I get very very tired and feel terribly sleepy. I have a very hard time staying awake and even start to dream a little bit (not about my guides, though). It takes a lot of effort not to fall asleep. As soon as I cease communication, I feel fit and awake again.
Yesterday I had to break off after guide #3 because I'd have fallen asleep otherwise. It's a bit frustrating!
Also, yesterday I called #1 and got a very strong feeling in my chest. Then I called #2 and felt something in my forearms. #3 felt intensive in my head. I have no clue what this means, or if I just imagined it.

When I asked them what their role is in my team, I got no answer. Today, #1 wasn't there, I just felt nothing. I felt #2 in my arms again, then I almost fell asleep again and broke off.

Why do I get so tired? Am I doing something wrong?
Edit: also, why was #1 absent today? Is it possible that they sometimes are just away?