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There are several obstructions to the practice of Yoga. The first is an unlıealthy body. We have therefore to keep the body in good health. The second obstruction is doubt. With practice, within a few days a little glimpse will come to dispel the doubt and give encouragement. Breath is the fly-wheel supplying and regulating the motive power to everything in this body. Prāna is the most obvious manifestation of the subtle forces of soul. The control of these forces is essential for the realization of Truth, consequently the practice of Prānāyāma is necessary. It should be practised in a secluded place, set apart for it alone, free from all disturbances. By and by there will be an . atmosphere of holiness in the room, boly vibrations will keep it ever illumined. So the very entrance into the room will dispel sorrowful thoughts and doubts from our mind. The knowtedge and control of Prāna open to us the door to unlimited , owers. It successfully brings the whole nature under control. Even gods obey his bidding.
Prānāyāma really means the controlling of the motions of the lungs and this motion is associated with breath. Breath does not produce it but is produced by it. The Prāna moves the lungs and that motion draws in the air, so that Prānāyāma is not breathing but controlling that muscular power which moves the lungs. The faith-healers think that faith itself directly heals a patient, but it is not so, it is this Prāna that cures him. Great Prophets of the world had the most wonderful control of the Prāna which gave them tremendous will-power. The whole
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