Method Name:  Prana/ Chi / Life Force

Description:

   Lying down or sitting erect, breath rhythmically, holding the thought that you are inhaling prana.  Then when you exhale, send the prana to the painful part to reestablish the circulation and nerve current.  Then inhale more prana for the purpose of driving out the painful condition;  then exhale, holding the thought that you are driving out the pain.  Alternate the two above mental commands, and with one exhalation stimulate the part and with the next drive out the pain.  Keep this up for seven breaths, then practice the Cleansing Breath (inhale a complete breath, retain the air a few seconds, then gently breathe out) and rest a while.  Then try it again until relief comes, which will be before long.  Many pains will be found to be relieved before the seven breaths are finished.  If the hand is placed over the painful part, you may get quicker results.  Send the current of prana down the arm and into the painful part.
 

DIRECTING THE CIRCULATION

   Lying down or sitting erect, breathe rhythmically, and with the exhalations direct the circulation to any part you wish, which may be suffering from imperfect circulation.  This is effective in cases of cold feet or in cases of headache, the blood being sent downward in both cases, in the first case warming the feet, and in the latter, relieving the brain from too great pressure.  In the case of headache, try the exercise above first, then follow with sending the blood downward.  You will often feel a warm feeling in the legs as the circulation moves downward.  The circulation is largely under the control of the will and rhythmic breathing renders the task easier.

   This method was provided by the Malaysian Meditation Society (web site currently unavailable).

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