The kriya yoga has a technique where you breath in energy from the base of you spine up to the third eye. Then you breather life force (cosmic energy) from the top of your head to the base of your spine. Around 15 seconds up for the earth energy and 15 seconds for the cosmic energy. (The book says 14 seconds up and 14 down for a total of 28 seconds). According to Paramahansa Yogananda If one does this one million, one will in theory attain to enlightenment. He believes that energy from the heavens and the earth periodically run through us. By consciously running the earth and cosmic energies, we can speed up our evolution.
The other technique from Kriananda, one of Yogananda's desciples, is to hold one's breath for a miminum of 16 seconds, preferably 64 seconds. A book he has explains this in more detail.
He states that if you practice breath control continuously, after six months you will be a sage, and after a year, you will see the holy living reality. They say grey hair will return to normal, the body will get strong. (Of course, those that said this are all dead). Yogananda practiced this for hours each day. He is dead.
Deep breathing does seem to help me heal a little faster, and have a little more endurance. It also helps me hold my breath longer (210 seconds). Ego trips aside, my goal is health, and personal power.
With the energy running, (earth and cosmic), I get quite 'excited'. I obviously do more than 7 breaths for each element and the energies. But, I am willing to take that risk. (Safely and responsibly of course.
Good luck with your meditations.
The other technique from Kriananda, one of Yogananda's desciples, is to hold one's breath for a miminum of 16 seconds, preferably 64 seconds. A book he has explains this in more detail.
He states that if you practice breath control continuously, after six months you will be a sage, and after a year, you will see the holy living reality. They say grey hair will return to normal, the body will get strong. (Of course, those that said this are all dead). Yogananda practiced this for hours each day. He is dead.
Deep breathing does seem to help me heal a little faster, and have a little more endurance. It also helps me hold my breath longer (210 seconds). Ego trips aside, my goal is health, and personal power.
With the energy running, (earth and cosmic), I get quite 'excited'. I obviously do more than 7 breaths for each element and the energies. But, I am willing to take that risk. (Safely and responsibly of course.
Good luck with your meditations.