y the lower and
middle parts. It is evident that any method that fills the entire lung
space must be far preferable to those filling only certain parts Any
method which will fill the entire lung space must be the greatest
value to Man in the way of allowing him to absorb the greatest
quantity of oxygen and to store away the greatest amount of prana. The
Complete Breath is known to the Yogis to be the best method of
respiration known to science.

THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH.

Yogi Complete Breathing includes all the good points of High
Breathing, Mid Breathing and Low Breathing, with the objectionable
features of each eliminated. It brings into play the entire
respiratory apparatus, every part of the lungs, every air-cell, every
respiratory muscle. The entire respiratory organism responds to this
method of breathing, and the maximum amount of benefit is derived from
the minimum expenditure of energy. The chest cavity is increased to
its normal limits in all directions and every part of the machinery
performs its natural work and functions.

One of the most important features of this method of breathing is the
fact that the respiratory muscles are fully called into play, whereas
in the other forms of breathing only a portion of these muscles are so
used. In Complete Breathing, among other muscles, those controlling
the ribs are actively used, which increases the space in which the
lungs may expand, and also gives the proper support to the organs when
needed, Nature availing herself of the perfection of the principle of
leverage in this process. Certain muscles hold the lower ribs firmly
in position, while other muscles bend them outward.

Then again, in this method, the diaphragm is under perfect control and
is able to perform its functions properly, and in such manner as to
yield the maximum degree of service.

In the rib-action, above alluded to, the lower ribs are controlled by
the diaphragm which draws them slightly downward, while other muscles
hold them in place and the intercostal muscles force them outward,
which combined action increases the mid-chest cavity to its maximum.
In addition to this muscular action, the upper ribs are also lifted
and forced outward by the intercostal muscles, which increases the
capacity of the upper chest to its fullest extent.

If you have studied the special features of the four given methods of
breathing, you will at once see that the Complete Breath comprises all
the advant