Untitled : * Title Page Table of Contents Chapter I. Salaam Chapter II. Breath Is Life Chapter III. The Exoteric Theory of Breath Chapter IV. The Esoteric Theory of Breath Chapter V. The Nervous System Chapter VI. Nostril-Breathing vs. Mouth-Breathing Chapter VII. The Four Methods of Respiration Chapter VIII...
Chapter Xi. The Seven Yogi Developing Exercises : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 52 CHAPTER XI THE SEVEN YOGI DEVELOPING EXERCISES The following are the seven favorite exercises of the Yogis for developing the lungs, muscles, ligaments, air cells, etc. They are quite simple, but marvelously...
Chapter Xii. Seven Minor Yogi Exercises : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 57 CHAPTER XII SEVEN MINOR YOGI EXERCISES This chapter is composed of seven minor Yogi Breathing Exercises, bearing no special names, but each distinct and separate from the others and having a different purpose...
Chapter Ix. Physiological Effect Of The Complete : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 43 CHAPTER IX PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF THE COMPLETE BREATH Scarcely too much can be said of the advantages attending the practice of the Complete Breath. And yet the student who has carefully read the foregoing pages...
Chapter X. A Few Bits Of Yogi Lore : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 48 CHAPTER X A FEW BITS OF YOGI LORE We give below three forms of breath, quite popular among the Yogis. The first is the well-known Yogi Cleansing Breath, to which is attributed much of the great lung endurance found...
Chapter Viii. How To Acquire The Yogi Complete : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 39 CHAPTER VIII HOW TO ACQUIRE THE YOGI COMPLETE BREATH The Yogi Complete Breath is the fundamental breath of the entire Yogi Science of Breath, and the student must fully acquaint himself with it, and master it...
Chapter Iii. The Exoteric Theory Of Breath : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 12 CHAPTER III THE EXOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH In this chapter we will give you briefly the theories of the Western scientific world regarding the functions of the respiratory organs, and the part in the human economy...
Chapter Iv. The Esoteric Theory Of Breath : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 18 CHAPTER IV THE ESOTERIC THEORY OF BREATH The Science of Breath, like many other teachings, has its esoteric or inner phase, as well as its exoteric or external. The physiological phase may be termed the outer...
Chapter Xv. More Phenomena Of Yogi Psychic : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 73 CHAPTER XV MORE PHENOMENA OF YOGI PSYCHIC BREATHING (1) THOUGHT PROJECTION Thoughts may be projected by following the last mentioned method (Distant Healing) and others will feel the effect of thought so sent forth...
Title Page : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], SCIENCE OF BREATH A Complete Manual Of THE ORIENTAL BREATHING PHILOSOPHY OF Physical, Mental, Psychic And Spiritual Development BY YOGI RAMACHARAKA YOGI PUBLICATION SOCIETY CHICAGO, U. S. A. [1904] Scanned, proofed...
Chapter Vi. Nostril Breathing Vs. Mouth Breathing : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 27 CHAPTER VI NOSTRIL-BREATHING VS. MOUTH-BREATHING One of the first lessons in the Yogi Science of Breath, is to learn how to breathe through the nostrils, and to overcome the common practice of mouth-breathing...
Chapter Vii. The Four Methods Of Respiration : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 32 CHAPTER VII THE FOUR METHODS OF RESPIRATION In the consideration of the question of respiration, we must begin by considering the mechanical arrangements whereby the respiratory movements are effected. The mechanics...
Chapter Xiv. Phenomena Of Yogi Psychic Breathing : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 65 CHAPTER. XIV PHENOMENA OF 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...
Chapter Ii. Breath Is Life : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 8 CHAPTER II "BREATH IS LIFE" Life is absolutely dependent upon the act of breathing. "Breath is Life." Differ as they may upon details of theory and terminology, the Oriental and the Occidental agree upon these...
Chapter V. The Nervous System : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], CHAPTER V THE NERVOUS SYSTEM p. 23 It will be noticed that the Western scientific theories regarding the breath confine themselves to the effects of the absorption of oxygen, and its use through the circulatory system...
Chapter Xiii. Vibration And Yogi Rhythmic : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 60 CHAPTER XIII VIBRATION AND YOGI RHYTHMIC BREATHING All is in vibration. From the tiniest atom to the greatest sun, everything is in a state of vibration. There is nothing in absolute rest in nature. A single atom...
Chapter Xvi. Yogi Spiritual Breathing : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 83 CHAPTER XVI YOGI SPIRITUAL BREATHING The Yogis not only bring about desired mental qualities and properties by will-power coupled with rhythmic breathing, but they also develop spiritual faculties, or rather aid...
Chapter I. Salaam : * "Science of Breath", by Yogi Ramacharaka, pseud. William Atkinson, [1904], p. 5 CHAPTER I SALAAM The western student is apt to be somewhat confused in his ideas regarding the Yogis and their philosophy and practice. Travelers to India have written great tales about the hordes of fakirs...
