SCIENCE OF BREATH/PART 14
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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