Yogi Ramacharaka (1862–1932)

Published in 1905

The percentage of civilized men who breathe correctly is quite small, and the result is shown in contracted chests, and stooping shoulders and the terrible increase in diseases of the respiratory organs.

The connection between correct breathing and health is readily seen and explained.

The author briefly shares the differences from the eastern parts of the world versus western.

When the oxygen comes in contact with the blood, it unites with the hemoglobin of the blood and is carried to every cell, tissue, muscle and organ which it invigorate and strength things this combustion arising from the change in the waste products generates heat and equalize is the temperature of the body.

Arterial blood, properly exposed to the air, contains about 25% of free oxygen.

Eastern scientist believe that there is absolute Energy in the atmospheric air we breathe that is carried throughout the body.

Prana : Absolute energy

Western scientific theories regarding breath can find themselves to the effects of the absorption of oxygen through the circulatory system while the Yogee theory also takes into consideration the absorption of prana

Yogi theorist expand the western scientific theory of the central nervous system by turning the solar plexus as the abdominal brain which is situated in the epigastric region just back of the pit of the stomach and it is thought to control the main internal organs.

One of the first lessons in the yogis science of breath is to learn how to breathe through the nostrils.

Mini contagious diseases are contracted by the habit of mouth breathing. When deep breath is taken through the mouth, there is nothing from mouth to lungs to strain the air or catch the dust or other foreign matter in the air unlike nostril breathing.

The four methods of respiration
High breathing: Collarbone breathing. Raises abdominal contents. Minimal air exchange. Worst option.

Mid breathing : Rib breathing. Not considered the best option.

Low breathing : Best option thus far. Also called Deep breathing.

None of the first options include the lungs becoming completely filled with air.

Yogi Complete breathing : Combination of the three Witt the objectionable parts of each eliminated.

1: Sit or stand erect: inhale steadily through nostrils filling lower lungs. Then fill middle lungs then upper all in continuous inhale.

2: Hold for three seconds
3: Exhale slowly holding chest in a firms position. When fully exited, relax chest & abdomen.

At the end of inhalation, occasionally slightly elevate the shoulders thus raising the collarbone allowing air to pass freely into the small upper lobe of the right lung. Which place is where sometimes tuberculosis breeds.

The complete yogi breath uses all parts of the lungs which reduces risk for breathing or pulmonary diseases and colds.

Fill the lungs completely with air to cover the entire surface area where perfusion occurs thus enriching more blood with rich nutrients and then distributed in the body.

When feeling a slight cold approaching, complete yogi breathing vigorously.

The author continues to note the negative effects of lack of oxygen when breathing. When inadequate breathing occurs= less nutrient rich blood travels to organs in body.

Three forms of Yogi Breath:
Cleansing breath: Cleans out the body. Refreshing. Page 48
1. inhale complete breath
2. Retain for a few seconds
3. Pucker lips as if you were to whistle without moving cheeks.
4. Exhale with vigor a portion of the entirety. Continue until all air exhaled.

Yogi Nerve Vitalizing Breath: Nerve stimulant. Increased blood flow to all parts of body. Page 49
1. Stand erect
2. Complete breath and hold
3. Extend arms in front keeping relaxed.
4. Draw hands back to shoulder slowly
5. Push fists back out slowly.
6. Draw fists back in tightening muscles but fast this time.
7. Push back out slowly and return fast.
8. Practice cleansing breath when doing so.

The yogi vocal breath: used to develop the voice. Used only occasional.
1. long inhale complete breath. Taking as much time as possible.
2. Hold
3. Expel air vigorously through one great breath with mouth wide open.
4. Rest lungs with cleansing breath.

The seven Yogi Developing exercises
The retained breath
Lung cell stimulation
Rib stretching
Chest expansion
Walking exercise
Morning exercise
Stimulating circulation

Author then shares 7 minor yogi exercises

Author shares the benefits of rhythmic breathing.

You have the ability to send Prana to parts of the body that have pain.

You can transfer your Prana to other people next to you or even at a distance.

Book reviews exercises that consist of meditations that help the body become spiritual and healthy and one.

Author concludes with the encouragement not to allow the breathing experience to distract you from the good qualities of life.… (more)

Collection of Evelyn Carr, 2942 DeSoto Way, Columbus, Indiana47201. Later, 406 Eastern Drive, Chesterfield, Indiana 46017-1206. These books are from my mother’s collection. She was a noted practicing medium at Historic Camp Chesterfield in Indiana. Contents Chapter I What is the human aura The subtle, invisible emanation radiating from every individual; An ethereal radiation; The egg-shaped human nebula; Psychic atmosphere sensed by everyone, but seen by but few; The clairvoyant vision; The phosphorescent flame, and luminous cloud; The colors in the aura and what they mean; Effect of mental states, emotion and passion, upon its aura; The human aura is a very important and interesting phase of every peronality; The finer forces, the most powerful. Chapter II The prana aura Prana, the vital force; LIfe essence; How it affects the human aura; Health aura; Physical aura; Health magnetism; Prana aura particles; The tiny electric sparks, and vibratory movements; How one may perceive the vibrations of prana aura; Intersting experiments; Seeing prana aura by ordinary vision; Prana aura and magnetic healing. Chapter III The astral colors Each mental or emotional state has its own astral hue, tint, shade or color; The primary colors, red, blue and yellow; The secondary colors, green, orange and pruple; The combinations of olive, russet and citrine; Black and white, and how formed; Key to the astral colors; Red thephysical color; Blue, the spiritual: Yellow, the mental; White and black the two poles of spirituality; Rainbow astral colors; Whirlpools of flame; Flashes of astral light; A wonderful phenomena; Practice will enable almost everyone to perceive plainly the outlines of the prana aura. Chapter IV The astral colors (continued) Interpretations of the astral color group; The red group; The varying reds of vitality and health-the shades of love, high and low, the crimson of sensuality, the scarlet plane of anger and passion; The yellow group of orange and he pride of intellect; The golden yellow of intellectual attainment; The haloes of the great teachers; The lemon hue of inferior intellect; The green group; The high and low greens; The green of love of nature; The green of altruism; The green of sympathy; The dull green of insincerity and deceit; The ruddy green of jealousy and malice; The blue group; The great souls of the spiritual and religious emotions; The brown group; The gray group; Black group; White group; The great white light. Chapter V The aura kaleidoscope What the astral body is composed of; Also the etheric double; The even changing clouds of aura coloring; Placid scenes and furious storms of the aura; Opalescent effects; The pearly color of the etheric substance; The aura of mental activity; The aura of reverie or sleep; The aura of anger and passion; The aura of hate; The aura of love; The aura of churches, prisons, hospitals and places of vice; The aura of character and of passing feeling; Astral atmoshpheres of buildings and places; Collective and composite auras; A key to some great and deep occult teachings, and esoteric mysteries; How the trained occultist is able to ascertain the character, and tendencies of a person. Chapter VI Thought form What a thought form is and what it is made of; How thought forms are created; How thought forms travel; How thought forms affect persons; Why some thought forms are semi-living, elemental forces; Various forms and classes of thought forms; Full description of their character, appearance and effect; Thougth form whirls and swirls; Rotation thought forms; Thought form whirlpools; Explosive thought forms; Thought form bombs; Octapus thought form; How thought forms are projected and why they travel; A wonderful study of a fascinating subject. Chapter VII Psychic influence of color Action and re-action; Effect of color on mental states and emotions; How certian tints affect persons favorably and unfavorably; The calming effect of restful greens; 'Seeing red.' gloomy black; Depressing grays; Angry reds; Soothing blues; Illuminating yellows; The psychology of color; Healing effect of colors; The principles of healing by colors; Effect of color upon character and morals; Color in child life; Interesting and instructive information and teaching. Chapter VIII Auric magnetism Human magnetism; The auric reservoir of magnetism; Magnetic healing, how caused and why it occurs. Use of its hands; Flow of etheric force; New methods of magnetic heaing; Use of auric colors; Analysis and full explanation; Absent treatment by auric color vibration; Tables of auric heaing colors, showing effect on nervous system, blood and organs; Helpful suggestion in auric clolor healing; How to treat yourself and others by this method; Healing by the great white light. Chapter IX Developing the aura How to build up a strong, positive aura; How to flood the aura with the right vibration; How to influence the color in the aura; 'Holding the thought,' Reflecting color states; Principles of occult color re-action; Self-analysis; Self-treatment for character and qualities; Effect of visualizing colors; How to get the keynote of color vibrations; The key of success. Chapter X The protective aura A forbidden subject plainly dicussed. Need of occult protection; How to change the aura so that it will repel physical contagion and psychic attacks; How to guard the body by auric colors; How to energize and illumine the mind, so as to protect agaisnt mental influences; The protective golden aura; How to protect your emotional nature from undesirable vibrations; The great auric circle of protection; The oldest occultist's instructions regarding building up of the protective aura; How to fill the aura with vibrations of health and physical strength; How to protect yourself from the low passions and feeings of others; The aura of great moral teachers; How those in ignorance of occult laws have been led from the moral path; The auric circle of protection; The crumbs of teaching scattered through this book, other than those concerning the aura; Those for whom these teachings are intended wil recognize and appreciate them; A shelter for soul, mind and body against psychic influence; An infallible armor against all force of attack; The great white light; Words from the master.… (more)