Science of Breath
CHAPTER XIV. PHENOMENA OF
YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING
With
the exception of the instructions in the
Yogi Rhythmic Breathing, the majority of the
exercises heretofore given in this book
relate to the physical plane of effort,
which, while highly important in itself, is
also regarded by the Yogis as in the nature
of affording a substantial basis for efforts
on the psychic and spiritual plane. Do not,
however, discard or think lightly of the
physical phase of the subject, for remember
that it needs a sound body to support a
sound mind, and also that the body is the
temple of the Ego, the lamp in which burns
the light of the Spirit. Everything is
good in its place, and everything has its
place. The developed man is the 'all-around
man' who recognizes body, mind and spirit
and renders to each its due. Neglect of
either is a mistake which must be rectified
sooner or later; a debt which must be repaid
with interest.
We will now take up the Psychic phase
of the Yogi Science of Breath in the shape
of a series of exercises, each exercise
carrying with it its explanation.
You will notice that in each exercise
rhythmic breathing is accompanied with the
instructions to 'carry the thought' of
certain desired results. This mental
attitude gives the Will a cleared track upon
which to exercise its force. We cannot, in
this work, go into the subject of the power
of the Will, and must assume that you have
some knowledge of the subject. If you have
no acquaintance with the subject, you will
find that the actual practice of the
exercises themselves will give you a much
clearer knowledge than any amount of
theoretical teaching, for as the old Hindu
proverb says, 'He who tastes a grain of
mustard seed knows more of its flavor than
he who sees an elephant load of it. '
(1) General directions for Yogi
psychic breathing.
The basis of all Yogi Psychic
Breathing is the Yogi Rhythmic Breath,
instruction regarding which we gave in our
last chapter. In the following exercises, in
order to avoid useless repetition, we will
say merely, 'Breathe Rhythmically' and then
give the instruction for the exercise of the
psychic force, or directed Will power
working in connection with the rhythmic
breath vibrations. After a little practice
you will find that you will not need to
count after the first rhythmic breath, as
the mind will grasp the idea of time and
rhythm and you will be able to breathe
rhythmically at pleasure, almost
automatically. This will leave the mind
clear for the sending of the psychic
vibrations under the direction of the
Will. (See the following first
exercise for directions in using the Will. )
(2) Prana distributing.
Lying flat on the floor or bed,
completely relaxed, with hands resting
lightly over the Solar Plexus (over the pit
of the stomach, where the ribs begin to
separate), breathe rhythmically. After the
rhythm is fully established will that each
inhalation will draw in an increased supply
of prana or vital energy from the Universal
supply, which will be taken up by the
nervous system and stored in the Solar
Plexus. At each exhalation will that the
prana or vital energy is being distributed
all over the body, to every organ and part;
to every muscle, cell and atom; to nerve,
artery and vein; from the top of your head
to the soles of your feet; invigorating,
strengthening and stimulating every nerve;
recharging every nerve center; sending
energy, force and strength all over the
system. While exercising the will, try to
form a mental picture of the inrushing
prana, coming in through the lungs and being
taken up at once by the Solar Plexus, then
with the exhaling effort, being sent to all
parts of the system, down to the finger tips
and down to the toes. It is not necessary to
use the Will with an effort. Simply
commanding that which you wish to produce
and then making the mental picture of it is
all that is necessary. Calm command with the
mental picture is far better than forcible
willing, which only dissipates force
needlessly. The above exercise is most
helpful and greatly refreshes and
strengthens the nervous system and produces
a restful feeling all over the body. It is
especially beneficial In cases where one is
tired or feels a lack of energy.
(3) Inhibiting pain.
Lying down or sitting erect, breath
rhythmically, holding the thought that you
are inhaling prana. Then when you exhale,
send the prana to the painful part to
re-establish the circulation and nerve
current. Then inhale more prana for the
purpose of driving out the painful
condition; then exhale, holding the thought
that you are driving out the pain. Alternate
the two above mental commands, and with one
exhalation stimulate the part and with the
next drive out the pain. Keep this up for
seven breaths, then practice the Cleansing
Breath and rest a while. Then try it again
until relief comes, which will be before
long. Many pains will be found to be
relieved before the seven breaths are
finished. If the hand is placed over the
painful part, you may get quicker results.
Send the current of prana down the arm and
into the painful part.
(4) DIRECTING the circulation.
Lying down or sitting erect, breathe
rhythmically, and with the exhalations
direct the circulation to any part you wish,
which may be suffering from imperfect
circulation. This is effective in cases of
cold feet or in cases of headache, the blood
being sent downward in both cases, in the
first case warming the feet, and in the
latter, relieving the brain from too great
pressure. In the case of headache, try the
Pain Inhibiting first, then follow with
sending the blood downward. You will often
feel a warm feeling in the legs as the
circulation moves downward. The circulation
is largely under the control of the will and
rhythmic breathing renders the task easier.
(5) Self-healing.
Lying in a relaxed condition, breathe
rhythmically, and command that a good supply
of prana be inhaled. With the exhalation,
send the prana to the affected part for the
purpose of stimulating it. Vary this
occasionally by exhaling, with the mental
command that the diseased condition be
forced out and disappear. Use the hands in
this exercise, passing them down the body
from the head to the affected part. In using
the hands in healing yourself or others
always hold the mental image that the prana
is flowing down the arm and through the
finger tips into the body, thus reaching the
affected part and healing it. Of course we
can give only general directions in this
book without taking up the several forms of
disease in detail, but a little practice of
the above exercise, varying it slightly to
fit the conditions of the case, will produce
wonderful results. Some Yogis follow the
plan of placing both hands on the affected
part, and then breathing rhythmically,
holding the mental image that they are
fairly pumping prana into the diseased organ
and part, stimulating it and driving out
diseased conditions, as pumping into a pail
of dirty water will drive out the latter and
fill the bucket with fresh water. This last
plan is very effective if the mental image
of the pump is clearly held, the inhalation
representing the lifting of the pump handle
and the exhalation the actual pumping.
(6) Healing others.
We cannot take up the question of the
psychic treatment of disease by prana in
detail in this book, as such would be
foreign to its purpose. But we can and will
give you simple, plain instructions whereby
you may be enabled to do much good in
relieving others. The main principle to
remember is that by rhythmic breathing and
controlled thought you are enabled to absorb
a considerable amount of prana, and are also
able to pass it into the body of another
person, stimulating weakened parts and
organs and imparting health and driving out
diseased conditions. You must first learn to
form such a clear mental image of the
desired condition that you will be able to
actually feel the influx of prana, and the
force running down your arms and out of your
finger tips into the body of the patient.
Breathe rhythmically a few times until the
rhythm is fairly established, then place
your bands upon the affected part of the
body of the patient, letting them rest
lightly over the part. Then follow the
'pumping' process described to the preceding
exercise (Self-Healing) and fill the patient
full of prana until the diseased condition
is driven out. Every once in a while raise
the hands and 'flick' the fingers as if you
were throwing off the diseased condition. It
is well to do this occasionally and also to
wash the hands after treatment, as otherwise
you may take on a trace of the diseased
condition of the patient. Also practice the
Cleansing Breath several times after the
treatment. During the treatment let the
prana pour into the patient in one
continuous stream, allowing yourself to be
merely the pumping machinery connecting the
patient with the universal supply of prana,
and allowing it to flow freely through you.
You need not work the hands vigorously, but
simply enough that the prana freely reaches
the affected parts. The rhythmic breathing
must be practiced frequently during the
treatment, so as to keep the rhythm normal
and to afford the prana a free passage. It
is better to place the hands on the bare
skin, but where this is not advisable or
possible place them over the clothing. Vary
above method occasionally during the
treatment by stroking the body gently and
softly with the finger tips, the fingers
being kept slightly separated. This is very
soothing to the patient. In cases of long
standing you may find it helpful to give the
mental command in words, such as 'get out,
get out' or 'be strong, be strong' as the
case may be, the words helping you to
exercise the will more forcibly and to the
point. Vary these instructions to suit the
needs of the case, and use your own judgment
and inventive faculty. We have given you the
general principles and you can apply them in
hundreds of different ways. The above
apparently simple instruction, if carefully
studied and applied, will enable one to
accomplish all that the leading 'magnetic
healers' are able to, although their
'systems' are more or less cumbersome and
complicated. They are using prana ignorantly
and calling it 'magnetism. 'If they would
combine rhythmic breathing with their
'magnetic' treatment they would double their
efficiency.
(7) Distant healing.
Prana colored by the thought of the
sender may be projected to persons at a
distance, who are willing to receive it, and
healing work done in this way. This is the
secret of the 'absent healing' of which the
Western world has heard so much of late
years. The thought of the healer sends forth
and colors the prana of the sender, and it
flashes across space and finds lodgment in
the psychic mechanism of the patient. It is
unseen, and like the Marconi waves, it
passes through intervening obstacles and
seeks the person attuned to receive it. In
order to treat persons at a distance, you
must form a mental image of them until you
can feel yourself to be en rapport with
them. This is a psychic process dependent
upon the mental imagery of the healer. You
can feel the sense of rapport when it is
established, it manifesting in a sense of
nearness. That is about as plain as we can
describe it. It may be acquired by a little
practice, and some will get it at the first
trial. When rapport is established, say
mentally to the distant patient, 'I am
sending you a supply of vital force or
power, which will invigorate you and heal
you. 'Then picture the prana as leaving your
mind with each exhalation of rhythmic
breath, and traveling across space
instantaneously and reaching the patient and
healing him. It is not necessary to fix
certain hours for treatment, although you
may do so if you wish. The receptive
condition of the patient, as he is expecting
and opening himself up to your psychic
force, attunes him to receive your
vibrations whenever you may send them. If
you agree upon hours, let him place himself
in a relaxed attitude and receptive
condition. The above is the great underlying
principle of the 'absent treatment' of the
Western world. You may do these things as
well as the most noted healers, with a
little practice.
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