Disciplined control over one’s breathing is an indispensable part of yoga. It is also a hidden weapon we have that can help bring the mind to heel and help people transcend daily problems to live a life of peace and happiness. For example, a person loses control over his breath a split second before getting angry. The reverse is also true: retaining strong control over one’s breath (using yoga’s principles) is the secret to moving from a life of emotional roller-coaster to peace and happiness.
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On Meditation and Pranayam, please read this first: stop if you feel any discomfort.
Primary Breathing Exercises: Two exercises to lay the foundation for yogic breathing, pranayam, and meditation.
The Advanced Meditation Exercise (TAME): This meditation technique is an incredibly powerful way to keep the mind peaceful. It is prescribed in Bhagwad Gita, the primary book of Indian spiritual heritage. It derives its power by activating three key things in us: detachment, stillness, and transformation.
Why TAME meditation appears to work better than other techniques: TAME meditation appears to be more effective than other meditation techniques because it activates three essential elements of meditation: detachment, transformation, and stillness. Meditation needs all three.
All spiritualism through one meditation technique? Could one meditation-breathing technique replicate most of the things taught by Bhagwad Gita, the epitome of Indian spiritual heritage?
The Yogic-Breathing Pause: Practicing pranayama and meditation can improve the quality of our reactions and decisions.
Lessons on yogic breathing from the ancient Indian epic of Ramayan. We are born with immense power to regulate our minds and bodies through breathing. It just needs to be awakened. Insights from this epic point to how this could be done.
Slowing down is essential for spiritual advance: a life full of hurry cannot possibly advance spiritually.