The Quadruple Breath Tecnique There exist many respiration techniques  that prepare one for a more ample use of different faculties, both physical and phychic. To start with learn well the following technique, that you will use in successive exercises, even those of a more complex nature. 1 – empty out completely your lungs and before inhaling count to four. 2 – then inhale through the nose again counting to four, so that you feel full of air up to the throat. 3 – hold your breath again counting to four. 4 – expire through the mouth counting to four, until the lungs feel completely empty. ImagiNe that the lungs start to fill from the bottom, expanding first the belly, abdomen and then the chest, and that they empty vice versa from the top to bottom. Imagine also that the inhalation starts from a point approximately four finger widths below the navel. If you have difficulty in attaining a complete and satisfying breath, then try to yawn, even forcibly, and stretch your body many times, just as you would in the morning when you first get out of bed: you will soon see that you will overcome the breathing problem and will attain a deep and regenerating breath. When we have mastered this breathing technique, and we undertake it spontaneously, this exercise will produce relaxment and mental calm. When you feel entirely invaded by this calm, recommence the meditations on the point and colours. In this phase of your learning only two factors are fundamental: to start and to continue. Formulate the determination of your mind and therefore procede without distraction by extraneous thoughts or by laziness. You are starting to explore new sensations and energies. Don’t become taken by apprehension, nor facile enthusiasm, but proceed with a certain level of serenity and spirit of observation. Be humble. There exist certain life style choices  that can help you in this quest that is not only technical, but necessarily, spiritual. It is important to approach esoteric research by following some advice. For example: Search for wisdom, not power Avoid sudden and excessive efforts Never be negative Don’t begin if you don’t intend to continue Beware of self gratification Beware of those that claim to be your “spiritual guide” Ignore psychic experiences and that which seems the rising of psychic powers Learn to desire meditation Don’t neglect your ordinary duties
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