Book Title: Jain Studies and Science
Author(s): Mahaveer Raj Gelada
Publisher: Jain Vishva Bharati

View full book text
Previous | Next

Page 223
________________ PREKSHA MEDITATION, THERAPY AND CURES/211 2. Sanitization of Breath •Right inhalation • Mitigation of Stress • Resonance of Sound (Naad) 3. Refinement of Speech • Recitation of hymns and verses • Determination and non-violence • Value based teaching 4. Purification of Conscience Preksha-Meditation • Emotional health While readers can fird various Yoga techniques elsewhere, here it would be suffice to state that the various yoga-postures help in achieving balanced hormonal and chemical composition of the body. Mahapragya too has stressed the need of incorporating these time tested asana in one's daily life. He has given similar emphasis to various relaxation techniques which de-stress the mental tension. Relaxation through Kayotsarg has yielded proven results. Here, we shall elaborate on exercising ‘Mahapran Reverberation.' Mahapran Reverberation Importance: It addresses the body, caresses the mind and forms a prelude to embracing soul through meditation. It activates cerebral nerves, reduces restlessness and enhances concentration. Its regular practice results in slow and deep breathing, peaceful mind, strong memory and chaste behaviour. Procedure: 1. Bring body to standing posture of Sampadasana. Maintain body steady and relaxed. 2. Slowly inhale through nose and retain the air in the lungs. Latch your attention to larynx. 3. While keeping mouth shut, produce ‘m........m' sound using vocal Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

Loading...

Page Navigation
1 ... 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272