Quarantine.
This is not a new term but is not in general use in routine life. Hence, it is new to the general masses, not at least to a Raj Yoga practitioner who is conversant with the term,'Pratyahar' which is step -one in the practice of meditation.
In practice, to quarantine the mind for a brief moment is pratyahar, or sense withdrawal which ushers the practitioner into the stage of concentration or Dharna and then into meditation.
The stage preceding pratyahar is pranayama. This term has, of late, gained popularity . It is now widely followed as breathing exercises in its different variants, namely Anulom Velom, kapal bhati , bhramari, etc.
What is essential to be understood is that these practices, in fact, target expansion of the breathing channel whereby the breathing rate slows down and automatic external and internal retentions in between inhalations and exhalations expand. That's called Kewal Kumbhak or involuntary retention of breath.
In the present context, it is this very retention stamina and slow breathing rate which is material. An adept in slow breathing with ability to hold the breath may negotiate with apprehended infective conditions as and when accosted.
It is for you to appreciate it's relevance like I do, wondering whether it is or is not redundant to put on mask even where not needed, such as while taking walk, and like things.
This is not a new term but is not in general use in routine life. Hence, it is new to the general masses, not at least to a Raj Yoga practitioner who is conversant with the term,'Pratyahar' which is step -one in the practice of meditation.
In practice, to quarantine the mind for a brief moment is pratyahar, or sense withdrawal which ushers the practitioner into the stage of concentration or Dharna and then into meditation.
The stage preceding pratyahar is pranayama. This term has, of late, gained popularity . It is now widely followed as breathing exercises in its different variants, namely Anulom Velom, kapal bhati , bhramari, etc.
What is essential to be understood is that these practices, in fact, target expansion of the breathing channel whereby the breathing rate slows down and automatic external and internal retentions in between inhalations and exhalations expand. That's called Kewal Kumbhak or involuntary retention of breath.
In the present context, it is this very retention stamina and slow breathing rate which is material. An adept in slow breathing with ability to hold the breath may negotiate with apprehended infective conditions as and when accosted.
It is for you to appreciate it's relevance like I do, wondering whether it is or is not redundant to put on mask even where not needed, such as while taking walk, and like things.
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