Temple of Zeus — The Assembly of the Gods

Prana

High Priestess Lydia Coventina

High Priestess Lydia Coventina
#1

Prana is defined as “that which moves inward”. It includes: Inhalation, eating, receiving mental and sensory stimulation. [1]

If you notice most people today, they neglect the first (pranayama; breathing exercises), which leads to going overboard on the others. Many people act like they are trying to cram as much mental and/or sensory stimulation into their minds as possible. Many people are addicted to youtube videos, social media, video games, random useless information online or on TV, just for the sake of mental/sensory stimulation.

If you notice the same in yourself, especially if you feel lethargic, try focusing more on pranayama. Try going for 15 minutes a day, focusing on your breath. Alternate nostril breathing to start, then switch to a triangle* or square* breath (described at the end). Finish by simply observing your normal breathing pattern without judgment, don’t try to force anything, simply observe it. This is also a form of Void meditation, so you will have the additional benefits.

While doing pranayama, know that you are receiving and filling your body with prana.

In Yoga, backbends (spinal extension) help to stimulate the pranic pattern [2]. Any asana involving a backbend, focus on the breath and the prana filling the lungs, easily and comfortably, yet as fully as possible.

Over-activating prana relates to megalomania, mania, overstretching (leading to injury), and an inability to say no and set boundaries [3]. You see this a lot with people who use too much social media and watch constant videos online. Therefore, a daily practice of yoga, as well as pranayama while voiding one's thoughts can be the key to fixing these issues.

Apana is the opposite direction in the body. Pranic is going upwards and out, apanic is down, elimination (ruling bodily excretion and ejaculation). Over-activation of apana is shown by an inability to let go of the past, emotional shutdown, fears, and being over-protective of oneself [4].

The way to manage and balance apana is by doing yoga asanas that involve spinal flexion: forward bends.

A complete and full yoga practice, maintained daily (or near-daily), can solve all the problems in the mind, body, and soul. Pranayama adds to this, and helps to keep spiritual energy high through the day.

*Triangle breath: Inhale, hold, exhale, repeat. Or, inhale, exhale, hold, repeat. Keep all the same count, for example 4-4-4.
*Square breath: Inhale, hold, exhale, hold, repeat. Keep all the same count, for example 4-4-4-4.

Source:
Kino MacGregor, The Power of Ashtanga Yoga 2 (for the info on prana and apana)

Discussion

NinRickActive Translator
#2

Thank you Lydia!
This is a great post and taught me new things! :)

High Priestess Lydia Coventina
#3
NinRick wrote:

Thank you Lydia!
This is a great post and taught me new things! :)

I'm glad :)

Lucius Invictus [NG]
#4

Thanks Lydia

So Inhale for 4, hold for 4 , and exhale for 4?

#6

Thank you for posting this; perfect timing! I've been slowly changing my routine to include yoga practices for the last 5 weeks. My wife has been after me for years to do so, lol!

Voice of Enki [NG]
#7

Thank you for this post Lydia, your expertise on this is always extremely appreciated!

HAIL ZEUS!

#10

You can activate sexual energy through pranayama - That energy flows through IDA nadi to the right side of your brain and Face through Nadis and is connected to Sushumna nadi.

To verify yourself do this-

Calm down and focus on the area - ( Middle and Right area of Lower Stomach and above Sacral )
Then breathe focusing on that area.

Things you'll notice -
1. Energy will come up from the right side of your through Sacral to Right side of the stomach to Right Side of Chest (It will burn in starting if the flow of energy is not regular and/or a lot of sexual energy is wasted rather than being sent to brain)

2. It will circulate and you'll see your body will become wet - The parts wherever the energy went. It will also go to your head.

What I think: If science tell you that sexual energy is connected to the brain and MAYBE when the flow of this energy is stopped then Dandruff is noticed, ( I've been doing this since last year and I'm certain sexual energy blockage leads to dandruff )

... Is there any way to Boost this process to the point where it's infinite. I used to go insane with the sexual arousal I had when I sent - serpent or energy- into IDA nadi unknowing.

My experience -

Once the sexual energy is at its peak then the serpent can move freely through the Lubrication it provides to it.
So this energy must be learned to be focused inward rather than wasting it - I think it's somehow related to SHIVA - LINGA
LINGA means sexual organ.

ChaosBringer666
#11
JeraOpus wrote:

You can activate sexual energy through pranayama - That energy flows through IDA nadi to the right side of your brain and Face through Nadis and is connected to Sushumna nadi.

To verify yourself do this-

Calm down and focus on the area - ( Middle and Right area of Lower Stomach and above Sacral )
Then breathe focusing on that area.

Things you'll notice -
1. Energy will come up from the right side of your through Sacral to Right side of the stomach to Right Side of Chest (It will burn in starting if the flow of energy is not regular and/or a lot of sexual energy is wasted rather than being sent to brain)

2. It will circulate and you'll see your body will become wet - The parts wherever the energy went. It will also go to your head.

What I think: If science tell you that sexual energy is connected to the brain and MAYBE when the flow of this energy is stopped then Dandruff is noticed, ( I've been doing this since last year and I'm certain sexual energy blockage leads to dandruff )

... Is there any way to Boost this process to the point where it's infinite. I used to go insane with the sexual arousal I had when I sent - serpent or energy- into IDA nadi unknowing.

My experience -

Once the sexual energy is at its peak then the serpent can move freely through the Lubrication it provides to it.
So this energy must be learned to be focused inward rather than wasting it - I think it's somehow related to SHIVA - LINGA
LINGA means sexual organ.

very helpful for me, thank you dearly

have a good day.

ChaosBringer666
#12
Lydia [JG wrote:

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*Triangle breath: Inhale, hold, exhale, repeat. Or, inhale, exhale, hold, repeat. Keep all the same count, for example 4-4-4.
*Square breath: Inhale, hold, exhale, hold, repeat. Keep all the same count, for example 4-4-4-4.

Source:
Kino MacGregor, The Power of Ashtanga Yoga 2 (for the info on prana and apana)

just for clarification Triangle breath is Prana and the square breath is Apana right?

#14

Thanks for this, I've wanted to incorporate breathing exercises into my routine but wasnt sure which to do. This sounds like exactly what i need

High Priestess Lydia Coventina
#15
ChaosBringer666 wrote:

just for clarification Triangle breath is Prana and the square breath is Apana right?

No. All breathing increases prana, and can balance prana and apana.

High Priestess Lydia Coventina
#16
Fanboy wrote:

Reading this and then proof reading my knee-jerk responses just kills me.

There's 2 reasons why what you said is wrong and 2 reasons why it's right. I've never felt some things like the upward force or the downward force.

And the prana is just what I'm like when I'm pure, and careless and the Apna is just what I'm like when I'm corrupted and short fused

I'm not sure I really understand everything you wrote here but this is definitely some thought provoking stuff

Sounds more like samskaras and vasanas, not apana, what you are referring to. And people don't necessarily feel the upward and downward forces.

#17
Lydia [JG wrote:

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Fanboy wrote:

Reading this and then proof reading my knee-jerk responses just kills me.

There's 2 reasons why what you said is wrong and 2 reasons why it's right. I've never felt some things like the upward force or the downward force.

And the prana is just what I'm like when I'm pure, and careless and the Apna is just what I'm like when I'm corrupted and short fused

I'm not sure I really understand everything you wrote here but this is definitely some thought provoking stuff

Sounds more like samskaras and vasanas, not apana, what you are referring to. And people don't necessarily feel the upward and downward forces.

Please can you post a few series of asanas that includes forward bends and backward bends. Thank you. You are doing a great job for us.
Secondly is there any difference between prana and vril?

#18
Lydia [JG wrote:

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ChaosBringer666 wrote:

just for clarification Triangle breath is Prana and the square breath is Apana right?

No. All breathing increases prana, and can balance prana and apana.

So can apana be increased?

#19

:roll:

Fanboy wrote:
Lydia [JG wrote:

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...

Reading this and then proof reading my knee-jerk responses just kills me.

There's 2 reasons why what you said is wrong and 2 reasons why it's right. I've never felt some things like the upward force or the downward force.

And the prana is just what I'm like when I'm pure, and careless and the Apna is just what I'm like when I'm corrupted and short fused

I'm not sure I really understand everything you wrote here but this is definitely some thought provoking stuff

:roll: nothing here is wrong. You do not know, just admit it and learn, the rest of the things you wrote, just pissed my brain off, maybe I'm not that intelligent but I know when I read rubbish.

Siatris Ioholo
#20
ChaosBringer666 wrote:
Lydia [JG wrote:

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*Triangle breath: Inhale, hold, exhale, repeat. Or, inhale, exhale, hold, repeat. Keep all the same count, for example 4-4-4.
*Square breath: Inhale, hold, exhale, hold, repeat. Keep all the same count, for example 4-4-4-4.

Source:
Kino MacGregor, The Power of Ashtanga Yoga 2 (for the info on prana and apana)

just for clarification Triangle breath is Prana and the square breath is Apana right?

Also, you can to do this meditations, for Prana and Apana, posted by Savitar:
https://ancient-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=52895&p=239895&hilit=Savitar#p239895