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Practising pranayama and concentration
Breath awareness is a foundational practice. Begin with normal, relaxed breathing. Inhale through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth, but do not force it. The process should be gentle and humble. Observe the natural qualities of the breath, feeling the cool inhalation and warm exhalation. Ensure the breath flows evenly through both nostrils, not just one side. This practice reveals the condition of one's internal energy. Regularly clean the nostrils with water to purify this pathway. Inhaling clean air, such as from flowers, further refines the breath, though only a fraction of its benefit may be retained.
"Inhalation is beautiful, very good. Relax."
"Every day, or at another time, we have to clean our nostrils. Very clean. That is real cleaning."
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
