Prana (vital energy) is the essence of the human body. Not only does this energy support life, but it also protects man physically and emotionally from external influences. Besides, the Prana of man also exerts influence on the animate and inanimate systems of nature around his habitat as well. Either way, this energy serves a beneficial purpose for human existence. According to an estimate, the power being used by a human being in the routine activities of life is no less than that generated by a small power station. Since man knows very little about this energy, he is surprised by becoming aware of its potentialities. Nevertheless, known or unknown, this energy is always present in the living body in varying amounts throughout life – from birth to death. Utilizing this hidden storehouse of infinite energy, one can perform superhuman feats. The potentiality of Prana for getting relief from diseases is well known. In this world contaminated with so many pollutants, man would not have remained free of illness for a moment in the absence of this curative property of Prana. On acquiring adequate knowledge of the application of this energy, not only one can remain healthy but also provide relief from disease to other sufferers.
A Simple Exercise to Augment Prana With the following simple exercise, one can easily acquire a large quantum of Prana (vital energy) and use it for any desired purpose:
1. Choose a solitary quiet place for this exercise. Spread a mattress on the plain floor and lie down flat on it on your back with face turned upwards. Let the legs, waist, and head be in a straight alignment. Now keep both hands on the Surya Chakra. (This chakra is located at the junction of the rib-cages below the chest. It is one of the seven centers of energy storage located along the spinal cord.) Lightly close lips and relax the body totally, as though it had become inert and is beyond your control. After some time, continuous thinking of relaxation will gradually make the body physically relaxed.
2. Now slowly breath-in, mentally pronouncing the following affirmation with firm conviction. (Let the assertion be associated with a conceptualization – imagery, corresponding to its words.): “Along with the air, I am also breathing-in pure Prana from its infinite cosmic reservoir. This energy is circulating in the bloodstream of my body and passing through the nerves and arteries, and getting accumulated at Surya Chakra.”
3. Let the depth of imagination be so strong that there forms a clear image of Prana entering through nostrils as a luminous current of electricity flowing through the nerves, arteries, and blood circulating in the body and accumulating at Surya Chakra. The quantum of Prana acquired in this manner will be proportional to the depth of imagination.
4. Fill the lungs fully with the air being inhaled and retain the air in the lungs for a few seconds. For the beginner, it would be sufficient to maintain the breath for five seconds. After some practice, one may gradually increase this interval to ten seconds. While retaining the air conceptualize the presence of Prana accumulated within the body.
5. Now exhale through the mouth. In the course of exhalation, visualize that all blemishes, harmful bacteria, and toxins are being expelled (as a dark smoke) by the Prana present in the body. After expiration, hold the breath for ten seconds.
The above exercise comprises one cycle of “Pranayama.” Depending on one’s convenience and requirement, one may repeat this exercise as many times as desired.It is again emphasized that the prime factor for attracting Prana in this exercise is the strong conceptual visualization, creating a clear image of the entrance of Prana through breath during inhalation, its circulation, and accumulation in the body.
In the beginning, this exercise is carried out for ten minutes. Later, the period could be gradually increased to half an hour. The emphasis should be on the conceptualization of Prana being accumulated at Surya Chakra. Thinking about the expulsion of Prana with air during exhalation would render the entire exercise futile.
If this exercise for the attraction of Prana is carried out methodically, the Surya Chakra becomes activated. When it happens, on closing eyes, a tiny glowing spark of light is seen at this point. In the initial stages, this circular glowing image appears small and hazy, but with practice, it becomes distinct, clear, larger and brighter. On closing eyes, individuals who had been practicing for a long time see the Surya Chakra immediately, appearing as bright as the sun. This luminous element seen in the body is not a product of imagination. It is factually a manifestation of Prana accumulated at Surya Chakra. While undertaking difficult tasks, this energy produces miraculous results.
After the completion of Pranayama, the exerciser finds blood circulating in the body at a faster rate. It appears as though the entire body has been charged with some sort of electricity. After completing the exercise, it is advisable to relax at a quiet place and have a light snack of some pure vegetarian food or drink. Taking up some strenuous work, bathing, eating meals or engaging in sex after Pranayama are prohibited. Early morning is the best period for performing this exercise.
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Source: Akhand Jyoti Magazine Jan-Feb 2020