YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.

With the exception of the instructions in the Yogi Rhythmic Breathing,
the majority of the exercises heretofore given in this book relate to
the physical plane of effort, which, while highly important in itself,
is also regarded by the Yogis as in the nature of affording a
substantial basis for efforts on the psychic and spiritual plane. Do
not, however, discard or think lightly of the physical phase of the
subject, for remember that it needs a sound body to support a sound
mind, and also that the body is the temple of the Ego, the lamp in
which burns the light of the Spirit. Everything is good in its place,
and everything has its place. The developed man is the "all-around
man," who recognizes body, mind and spirit and renders to each its
due. Neglect of either is a mistake which must be rectified sooner or
later; a debt which must be repaid with interest.

We will now take up the Psychic phase of the Yogi Science of Breath in
the shape of a series of exercises, each exercise carrying with it its
explanation.

You will notice that in each exercise rhythmic breathing is
accompanied with the instructions to "carry the thought" of certain
desired results. This mental attitude gives the Will a cleared track
upon which to exercise its force. We cannot, in this work, go into the
subject of the power of the Will, and must assume that you have some
knowledge of the subject. If you have no acquaintance with the
subject, you will find that the actual practice of the exercises
themselves will give you a much clearer knowledge than any amount of
theoretical teaching, for as the old Hindu proverb says, "He who
tastes a grain of mustard seed knows more of its flavor than he who
sees an elephant load of it."

(1) GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING.

The basis of all Yogi Psychic Breathing is the Yogi Rhythmic Breath,
instruction regarding which we gave in our last chapter. In the
following exercises, in order to avoid useless repetition, we will say
merely, "Breathe Rhythmically," and then give the instruction for the
exercise of the psychic force, or directed Will power working in
connection with the rhythmic breath vibrations. After a little
practice you will find that you will not need to count after the first
rhythmic breath, as the mind will grasp the idea of time and rhythm
and you will be able to breathe rhythmically at pleasure, almost
automatically. This will leave the mind clear for