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of proper breathing.

The effect of the reproductive organs upon the general health is too
well known to be discussed at length here, but we may be permitted to
say that with the reproductive organs in a weakened condition the
entire system feels the reflex action and suffers sympathetically. The
Complete Breath produces a rhythm which is Nature's own plan for
keeping this important part of the system in normal condition, and,
from the first, it will be noticed that the reproductive functions are
strengthened and vitalized, thus, by sympathetic reflex action, giving
tone to the whole system. By this, we do not mean that the lower sex
impulses will be aroused; far from it. The Yogis are advocates of
continence and chastity, and have learned to control the animal
passions. But sexual control does not mean sexual weakness, and the
Yogi teachings are that the man or woman whose reproductive organism
is normal and healthy, will have a stronger will with which to control
himself or herself. The Yogi believes that much of the perversion of
this wonderful part of the system comes from a lack of normal health,
and results from a morbid rather than a normal condition of these
organs. A little careful consideration of this question will prove
that the Yogi teachings are right. This is not the place to discuss
the subject fully, but the Yogis know that sex-energy may be conserved
and used for the development of the body and mind of the individual,
instead of being dissipated in unnatural excesses as is the wont of so
many uninformed people. By special request we will give in this book
one of the favorite Yogi exercises for this purpose. But whether or
not the student wishes to adopt the Yogi theories of continence and
clean-living, he or she will find that the Complete Breath will do
more to restore health to this part of the system than anything else
ever tried. Remember, now, we mean normal health, not undue
development. The sensualist will find that normal means a lessening of
desire rather than an increase; the weakened man or woman will find a
toning up and a relief from the weakness which has heretofore
depressed him or her. We do not wish to be misunderstood or misquoted
on this subject. The Yogis' ideal is a body strong in all its parts,
under the control of a masterful and developed Will, animated by high
ideals.

In the practice of the Complete Breath, during inhalation, the
diaphragm contracts and exerts a gentle p