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The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath

William Walker Atkinson

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1. ch. 1, para. 1. THE HINDU-YOGI Science of Breath A Complete Manual of THE ORIENTAL BREATHING PHILOSOP
2. "INDEX.", para. 1. INDEX. I. Salaam 1 II. "Breath Is Life" 3 III. The Exoteric Theory of Breath 11 IV. T
3. "CHAPTER I.", para. 1. CHAPTER I.
4. "SALAAM.", para. 1. SALAAM. The Western student is apt to be somewhat confused in his ideas regarding the
5. "SALAAM.", para. 3. There have been for ages past in India and other Oriental countries men who devoted t
6. "SALAAM.", para. 5. In India there are great schools of Yoga, comprising thousands of the leading minds o
7. "SALAAM.", para. 7. The first part of the book is devoted to the physical phase of the Science of Breath;
8. "CHAPTER II.", para. 1. CHAPTER II.
9. ""BREATH IS LIFE."", para. 1. "BREATH IS LIFE." Life is absolutely dependent upon the act of breathing. "Breath is
10. ""BREATH IS LIFE."", para. 8. Man in his normal state had no need of instruction in breathing. Like the lower anima
11. ""BREATH IS LIFE."", para. 11. This work will take up the Yogi "Science of Breath," which includes not only all that
12. "CHAPTER III.", para. 1. CHAPTER III.
13. "THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 1. THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH. In this chapter we will give you briefly the theories
14. "THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 5. The Air Passages consist of the interior of the nose, pharynx, larynx, windpipe or tr
15. "THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 8. The blood starts on its arterial journey, bright red and rich, laden with life-giving
16. "THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 10. The blood thus purified and oxygenated is carried back to the heart, again rich, red
17. "THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 12. A little reflection will show the vital importance of correct breathing. If the blood
18. "THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 14. Not only is every part vitalized by the oxygen, but the act of digestion depends mate
19. "THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 17. In imperfect or shallow breathing, only a portion of the lung cells are brought into
20. "CHAPTER IV.", para. 1. CHAPTER IV.
21. "THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 1. THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH. The Science of Breath, like many other teachings, has
22. "THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 3. In order to avoid misconceptions arising from the various theories regarding this gre
23. "THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 3. sufficient prana to enable it to form new combinations, the unused prana returning to
24. "THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 7. We are constantly inhaling the air charged with prana, and are as constantly extracti
25. "THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH.", para. 8. Western scientists have been dimly aware of this great principle with which the air i
26. "CHAPTER V.", para. 1. CHAPTER V.
27. "THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.", para. 1. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. It will be noticed that the Western scientific theories regarding
28. "THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.", para. 6. The Cerebrum is the organ of that part of the mind which manifests itself in intellec
29. "THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.", para. 9. The power or force transmitted from the brain to all parts of the body by means of th
30. "THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.", para. 10. The Yogi teachings go further than does Western science, in one important feature of
31. "CHAPTER VI.", para. 1. CHAPTER VI.
32. "NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING.", para. 1. NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING. One of the first lessons in the Yogi Science o
33. "NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING.", para. 7. Carefully conducted scientific experiments have shown that soldiers and sailors who s
34. "NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING.", para. 9. Once more, remember that the mouth affords no protection to the respiratory organs, a
35. "NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING.", para. 12. The air, when it enters the lungs is as different from the outside air, as is distill
36. "NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING.", para. 17. In case the trouble is caused by catarrh it is well to apply a little vaseline or cam
37. "CHAPTER VII.", para. 1. CHAPTER VII.
38. "FOUR METHODS OF RESPIRATION.", para. 1. FOUR METHODS OF RESPIRATION. In the consideration of the question of respiration, we
39. "FOUR METHODS OF RESPIRATION.", para. 5. In the act of inhalation the muscles expand the lungs so that a vacuum is created and
40. "(1) HIGH BREATHING.", para. 1. (1) HIGH BREATHING. This form of breathing is known to the Western world as Clavicula
41. "(2) MID BREATHING.", para. 1. (2) MID BREATHING. This method of respiration is known to Western students as Rib Bre
42. "(3) LOW BREATHING.", para. 1. (3) LOW BREATHING. This form of respiration is far better than either of the two prec
43. "(3) LOW BREATHING.", para. 5. In Low Breathing, the lungs are given freer play than in the methods already mentione
44. "THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 1. THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH. Yogi Complete Breathing includes all the good points of Hig
45. "THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 6. If you have studied the special features of the four given methods of breathing, you
46. "CHAPTER VIII.", para. 1. CHAPTER VIII.
47. "HOW TO ACQUIRE THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 1. HOW TO ACQUIRE THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH. The Yogi Complete Breath is the fundamental
48. "HOW TO ACQUIRE THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 3. Perhaps the better way to teach you how to develop the Yogi Complete Breath, would be
49. "HOW TO ACQUIRE THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 4. The following simple exercise will give you a clear idea of what the Complete Breath
50. "HOW TO ACQUIRE THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 9. It will be seen that by this method of breathing all parts of the respiratory apparat
51. "CHAPTER IX.", para. 1. CHAPTER IX.
52. "PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 1. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH. Scarcely too much can be said of the adv
53. "PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 5. The quality of the blood depends largely upon its proper oxygenation in the lungs, an
54. "PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 7. Even the nervous system suffers from improper breathing, inasmuch as the brain, the s
55. "PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 8. The effect of the reproductive organs upon the general health is too well known to be
56. "PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 8. alth to this part of the system than anything else ever tried. Remember, now, we mean
57. "PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH.", para. 10. The Western world is paying much attention to Physical Culture just now, which is a g
58. "CHAPTER X.", para. 1. CHAPTER X.
59. "A FEW BITS OF YOGI LORE.", para. 1. A FEW BITS OF YOGI LORE. We give below three forms of breath, quite popular among the
60. "A FEW BITS OF YOGI LORE.", para. 7. This breath will be found quite refreshing when one is tired and generally "used up."
61. "THE YOGI NERVE VITALIZING BREATH.", para. 1. THE YOGI NERVE VITALIZING BREATH. This is an exercise well known to the Yogis, who co
62. "THE YOGI VOCAL BREATH.", para. 1. THE YOGI VOCAL BREATH. The Yogis have a form of breathing to develop the voice. They
63. "CHAPTER XI.", para. 1. CHAPTER XI.
64. "THE SEVEN YOGI DEVELOPING EXERCISES.", para. 1. THE SEVEN YOGI DEVELOPING EXERCISES. The following are the seven favorite exercises o
65. "THE SEVEN YOGI DEVELOPING EXERCISES.", para. 8. (5) Practice the Cleansing Breath. At first you will be able to retain the breath onl
66. "THE SEVEN YOGI DEVELOPING EXERCISES.", para. 18. (1) Stand erect. (2) Place the hands one on each side of the body, as high up under t
67. "THE SEVEN YOGI DEVELOPING EXERCISES.", para. 41. (1) Stand erect in a military attitude, head up, eyes front, shoulders back, knees st
68. "CHAPTER XII.", para. 1. CHAPTER XII.
69. "SEVEN MINOR YOGI EXERCISES.", para. 1. SEVEN MINOR YOGI EXERCISES. This chapter is composed of seven minor Yogi Breathing Ex
70. "SEVEN MINOR YOGI EXERCISES.", para. 20. (2) Inhale Complete Breath and retain. (3) Stiffen the body and raise yourself up by
71. "CHAPTER XIII.", para. 1. CHAPTER XIII.
72. "VIBRATION AND YOGI RHYTHMIC BREATHING", para. 1. VIBRATION AND YOGI RHYTHMIC BREATHING All is in vibration. From the tiniest atom to t
73. "VIBRATION AND YOGI RHYTHMIC BREATHING", para. 6. The body which you occupy is like a small inlet running in to the land from the sea.
74. "VIBRATION AND YOGI RHYTHMIC BREATHING", para. 8. In the same way the Yogi by rhythmic breathing "catches the swing," as it were, and i
75. "VIBRATION AND YOGI RHYTHMIC BREATHING", para. 12. The following exercise in Rhythmic Breathing should be thoroughly mastered, as it for
76. "CHAPTER XIV.", para. 1. CHAPTER XIV.
77. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 1. PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING. With the exception of the instructions in the Yo
78. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 5. The basis of all Yogi Psychic Breathing is the Yogi Rhythmic Breath, instruction rega
79. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 6. Lying flat on the floor or bed, completely relaxed, with hands resting lightly over t
80. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 7. Lying down or sitting erect, breath rhythmically, holding the thought that you are in
81. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 9. Lying in a relaxed condition, breathe rhythmically, and command that a good supply of
82. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 10. We cannot take up the question of the psychic treatment of disease by prana in detail
83. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 10. ana freely reaches the affected parts. The rhythmic breathing must be practiced frequ
84. "PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 11. Prana colored by the thought of the sender may be projected to persons at a distance,
85. "CHAPTER XV.", para. 1. CHAPTER XV.
86. "MORE PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 1. MORE PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING. Thoughts may be projected by following the
87. "MORE PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 4. If you feel that your vital energy is at a low ebb, and that you need to store up a n
88. "MORE PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 7. Not only can the body be controlled by the mind under direction of the will, but the
89. "MORE PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.", para. 9. Physical qualities may be acquired by the same methods as above mentioned in connecti
90. "(8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS.", para. 1. (8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS. The undesirable emotions, such as Fear, Worry, Anxiety,
91. "(8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS.", para. 4. The Yogis possess great knowledge regarding the use and abuse of the reproductive pri
92. "(8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS.", para. 6. The Yogi exercise for transmuting reproductive energy is simple. It is coupled with r
93. "(8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS.", para. 6. into the work being done, the balance remaining stored up in the Solar Plexus. You wi
94. "(8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS.", para. 8. Sit in an erect posture, keeping the spinal column straight, and the eyes well to the
95. "(8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS.", para. 9. The Yogis have a favorite form of psychic breathing which they practice occasionally,
96. "(8) CONTROLLING THE EMOTIONS.", para. 20. (g) To the reproductive region. Finish by sweeping the current of prana, to and fro f
97. "CHAPTER XVI.", para. 1. CHAPTER XVI.
98. "YOGI SPIRITUAL BREATHING.", para. 1. YOGI SPIRITUAL BREATHING. The Yogis not only bring about desired mental qualities and
99. "YOGI SPIRITUAL BREATHING.", para. 3. In this work we cannot go deeply into the philosophy of the East regarding spiritual
100. "SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS.", para. 1. SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS. The real Self is not the body or even the mind of man. These thin