The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, (written within 1522-1524) is a brief set of meditations, prayers and mental exercises, available in various book formats, designed to be carried out over a period of 28 to 30 days. The book is approximately 200 pages long. They appear to have been written with the intention of enhancing and strengthening one's faith-experience in a manner that includes distinctly Roman Catholic nuances. Spiritual Exercises - Typical methodology and structure of the Exercises. ...

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Spiritual Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Typical methodology and structure of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Theological teachings of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Some historically contextual aspects of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Implied antagonism of Islam within the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Spiritual viewpoint of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Modern applications of the Exercises

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Ideally these Exercises were designed to take place in the setting of a secluded retreat, during which those undergoing the exercises would be focused on nothing other than the Exercises. They were also designed to be carried out while under the direction of a spiritual director. The primary aim of their authorship appears to have been for use as a part of the Catholic religious order of Jesuits' novitiate program. As such they are a required component of the Jesuit novitiate training program, that usually takes place during the first ...

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Spiritual Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Typical methodology and structure of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Theological teachings of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Some historically contextual aspects of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Implied antagonism of Islam within the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Spiritual viewpoint of the Exercises, Spiritual Exercises - Modern applications of the Exercises

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The floating exercise is an important part of the meditation practices of kundalini Tantra, and as such is normally one of the first exercises taught to a new student. Mastery of the floating exercise can bring alignment to virtually any technique or physical world method wished. The floating exercise can also open the student to alignment to any spiritual world method or benefit imagined.  

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Kriya Yoga: The Breath of God Is Our Breath of Life

Kriya Yoga gives extreme importance to the breath. It teaches that breath control is self control, breath mastery is self mastery, it is deathlessness. If you take a very short breath and seek God in the fontanel and the pituitary, you will attain calmness and God realization. The Bhagavad Gita, verse 5:27, mentions this short breath: "We are to fix our attention in the pituitary, take a very short breath and touch Him in the pituitary and in the fontanel." The breath must be so short that if you place your finger in front of your nose, the outgoing breath will not touch the finger.

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Breathing Meditation: Radio Interview with Swami Prajnanananda Giri

This is a transcription of an interview with Swami Praj–anananda Giri for the "PhenomeNews" radio program in Detroit, USA, in December 1996.

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Our existence can be broadly divided into three categories - thinking, feeling and being conscious. The common link between all three is our attention. When we respond to something, physical or mental, consciously or unconsciously, we take our attention to the related part of the body. When we think, our attention is in the brain and when we carry out habitual activities, it is probably in the spinal cord.

(See also: Sudarshan Kriya, Faith and Belief, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

Tai Chi movements have a ballet-like quality; yet there is an underlying strength. Tai Chi is the most highly evolved art, science and philosophy of mind and body development, which gives you the - strength of a bull; the serenity of a Buddha.

The Tai Chi movements were originated and refined by those who were highly knowledgeable about the principles of movement, action, physiology and health. It is usual for people unacquainted with Tai Chi to remark: - It looks just like balletÓ.

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Anahata Sounds

Anahata sounds are the mystic sounds heard by the Yogin during his meditation. It is a sign of the purification of Nadis. Some students can clearly hear it through any one of the ears and some by both the ears. There are loud as well as subtle sounds.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Tirumula Nayanar

Tirumula Nayanar was a great Yogi in Kailas. He had all the 8 major Siddhis through the grace of Nandi, the Vahana of Lord Siva. He was a friend of Agastya Muni

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Mansoor

Mansoor was a Sufist Brahma-Jnani. He lived in Persia, some four hundred years ago. He was repeating always "Anal-haq! Anal-haq!" This corresponds to "Soham" or "Aham Brahma Asmi" of the Vedantins.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Milarepa

Milarepa was one who had been profoundly impressed from his youth by the transient and impermanent nature of all conditions of worldly existence and by the sufferings and wretchedness in which he saw all beings immersed.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Teachings Of Kabir

Once Kabir tied a stout pig to the front post in the verandah of his house. An orthodox Brahmin Pundit came to Kabir's house for discussing a philosophical problem.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Sadasiva Brahman

Sri Sadasiva Brahman, a reputed Yogi, lived in Nerur, near Karur, in Trichinopolly district, some one hundred and twenty years ago. He was the author of 'Atma Vilas', 'Brahma Sutras' and various other works.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Jnanadev

Sri Jnanadev is also known as Jnaneswar. He was the greatest Yogin the world has ever produced. He was born in Alandi, 7 miles from Poona. His Samadhi is there even now. If anybody reads the Gita written by him by the side of the Samadhi all the doubts are cleared.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Trilinga Swami

Sri Trilinga Swami of Benares, born in Andhra Desa, lived some fifty years ago. He lived for 280 years. He made his Tapas in Manasarovar (Tibet). Once Ramakrishna Paramahamsa also saw him at Benares.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Gorakhnath

Sri Gorakhnath was a great Yogi like Sri Jnanadev of Alandi. In Chandragiri village on the banks of the Godavari, there was a Brahmin named Suraj. His wife's name was Sarasvati.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Swami Krishna Ashram

Swami Krishna Ashram is a living saint at Daroli village, 14 miles below Gangotri, the origin of the Ganges. He has been living there for the last eight years in an absolutely nude state, in an icy region, where an ordinary man may require a woollen sweater, a Gothma and half a dozen blankets.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Yogi Bhusunda

Yogi Bhusunda is one of the Chiranjivis amongst the Yogins. He was the master in the science of Pranayama. It is said that a big nest, like a mountain, was built by him on the southern branch of the Kalpa Vriksha, situated at the northern summit of the Mahameru. Bhusunda lived in this nest. He was a Trikala Jnani.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Suryabheda Kumbhaka

27. Select a place which is pure, beautiful and free from pebbles, thorns, etc. It should be of the length of a bow free from cold, fire and water. To this place, take a pure and pleasant seat which is neither too high nor too low. Upon it, sit in Padmasana.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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