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Last Post 01/17/2011 7:43 AM by  Gurudevi Ma
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12/31/2010 10:29 PM
    Yoga....the first thing that comes to most people's mind is the stretching exercises. If you are wanting to do Yoga there are many aspects to learn. These include: the asanas (postures); relaxation, concentration and meditation. Also the cleansing of the physical body and getting on a better diet. It is helpful to set yourself a time to practice every day, even if it is for a short time.

    The Pranayama Yogic techniques (breathing techniques) are the most important Yoga practice, because the breath sustains our life and Prana (vital force or the energy of God) is increased in the body through the breathing process. Pranic energy is needed to increase the light in the spine (sacred centers - the chakras or energy wheels) which enables us to advance more quickly on the spiritual path. Advanced Yogis or Yoginis practice Kriya Yoga. This is accomplished through controlled breathing, and through concentration on the Prana flowing in the body with the in-breath - prana flows down the spine to the base; where it charges the Kundalini energy (Shakthi - serpent power)- and then with the outbreath, the prana flows back up to the top. Extra Prana is stored in the solar plexus area of the body for when it is needed. This is one Kriya. 108 Kriyas are practiced in one round. The Yogi uses Mala beads of 108 on the necklace to count the Kriyas.

    During meditation, the OM (AUM) mantraa is chanted inwardly (called Japa) to hold the mind's attention from wandering. Yogi's eventually enter a very high state of bliss in meditation; with their concentration either on the heart center (Anahata Chakra) or the third eye (Ajna Chakra). Either place is fine. This is the beginning of deep meditation. Yogis learn how to use this prana for healing others; either by hands-on healing or even distant healing. It is important to control one's energies; such as sudden bursts of anger or engaging in mindless chattering with other people. These are two examples of how a person's energy, or prana, may be wasted in great ammounts, causing the person to eventually experience depression, and even a physical collapse.

    This is why it is important to practice Yoga. Health, happiness, love and joy will all be increased in your life. Also, you have better stamina to perform your daily tasks and put much more pure effort into your Decrees and Prayers to the Great Masters and to the One Creator that we are all one with. Practice, practice, practice. This is the key to learning anything. And we continue to learn, to grow, and to blossom. In love and light, ~Gurudevi, Shri Swami Mahashaktiananda - GURUDEVI BROADCAST > http://gurudevi.podbean.com/ - Free Download - Audio MP3
    ~Gurudevi, Shri Maha Shaktiananda - Idaho, USA - hOMe website - http://www.gurudevi.com/
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    01/01/2011 1:05 AM
    Gratitude and blessings to you for sharing your wisdom on
    pranayama breathing. Since Thanksgiving, I learned how
    difficult breathing can be for asthmatics and other lung
    problems through a bout with bronchitis, which only the
    last few days I am recovering enough to decree or even do
    breathing exercises. I love also doing the spring forest
    qi gong exercises of moving the qi up and down the spine
    or moving the energy ball while breathing in and out.

    It's rewarding to feel the impulses as I move the hands and
    visualize the energy. God bless all those who preceded
    us in this and previous incarnations untold to deliver us
    through these precious gems of inner wisdom.
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    01/17/2011 7:43 AM
    The qi gong exercises of moving the qi up and down the spine or moving the energy ball while breathing in and out is the action of prana. This is a form of Kriya Yoga which is similar to the Kriya Yoga technique that Mahavatar Babaji initiates his diect disciples in.

    The ancient techniques of Yoga practice originated from the Himalayan Masters and branched out through China and the surrounding areas. The Cherokee Indians of America understood and practiced Kriya Yoga and initiated their children at a young age. In all over the world, advanced spiritual souls have discovered this natural flow of prana (vital force) in the spine and utilize it to increase spiritual awareness and to heal others.

    If you are feeling the impulses of prana in your hands, it is because you are recieving more through your whole body. As you become aware of this increase of prana, concentrate on your breathing as a slow natural flow - in and out.

    The Hamsa is the Swan or Soul. While breathing in think the first part of the word Hamsa as "Hong"; hold the breath twice as long as the inhale (retention) ; and then allow the breath to flow out naturally while thinking the second part of the word Hamsa as "Saw". Relax and continue this breathing tecgnique for as long as you want. You may practice Hamsa while meditating, walking, or even while attending to your daily tasks. I have practiced this technique all of my life which my personal Guru gave me; Premavatar Paramahansa Yogananda; and I have benefited greatly from it.

    It was Babaji who appeared to Yogananda in India, and instructed him to come to America; in 1920; to bring Kriya Yoga to America. Meditate on your own personal Guru/Gurus and your inner true Self. Gently practice the techniques that God has given you the opportunity to learn and you will experience complete healing. May Babaji's Blessings be upon your head, and may you be Blessed by the Divine. I ask this in God's name; I Am That I Am; Om Shanti Om Amen.
    ~Gurudevi, Shri Maha Shaktiananda - Idaho, USA - hOMe website - http://www.gurudevi.com/
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