ADVANCED YOGIS

Articles In This Section:

· YOUR BODY CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT AIR

· PHYSIOLOGY OF BREATHING

· YOGA HELPS WITH YOUR BREATHING

· PRANAYAMA ISN'T ALL OF THE BREATHING

· YOGA METHOD FOR BREATHING

· YOGA POSES

· MASTERING THE YOGA TECHNIQUES

· BREATHING TECHNIQUES

· ADVANCED YOGIS

The advanced Yogis also frequently heal others by transmitting their own supply of prana through laying their hands upon the sick. By this method they give warmth, renew failing strength, relieve pain. For them even absent healing is possible, for currents of prana may be transmitted, like electricity, over distances and in any direction. But here a word of warning is necessary: nothing like this should ever be tried by anyone with only a slight knowledge of Yoga; in fact, experimentation in this area might prove extremely dangerous, as every Guru is careful to warn his disciples. For there is much too much about prana we do not know and it is best not to unleash magnetic forces in nature which we are so very far from understanding.

Similarly, there are dangers in any premature awakening of the Kundalini power before the student has learned full self-control and become passion-proof. If we accept the parallel between Kundalini and the subconscious, we can readily understand the reasons for this. Ordinarily the subconscious is buried deep under layers of civilizing disciplines, taboos and inhibitions arising out of the need of the individual to live an orderly life in a complex world among his fellow-men. But release the subconscious from all restraints, and the result may be a waking dream of the kind induced by drugs. Then, with the line between reality and fantasy blurring, the inner censor gone, who can predict what one might not be tempted to do? Illusion combined with a false sense of power can only spell danger. Fortunately, basic Yoga training carefully guards the student against foolish illusion and only a recklessly experimental attitude can possibly harm one. The sensible person, calmly following the routines we have outlined, can only benefit. At the least you will be learning to use your respiratory organs to best advantage, increasing your physical vigor. You will discover a new joy in living and a new peace of mind.