According to Adano Ley (Swami Nitty-Gritty) ... "When inhalation meets exhalation, brain power increases. Yogís call it samàdhi. The greater the lung power, the greater the brain power. Brain power is increased when breath enters this particular state of neutrality known as samàdhi, the breath... Read More

N.C. Paul (A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy, 1851, 1882) wrote ... "'Mr. J. T. Batten, of Tooley-street, has forwarded to us the following particulars of his treatment of an infant which had lost all signs of vitality for a space of nearly half an hour directly after its birth: — "Mrs. R. gave... Read More

According to Adano Ley (Swami Nitty-Gritty) ... "I hate to be crude, but all Kundalini is is a hard-on in the tongue." <> N.C. Paul (A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy, 1851, 1882) wrote ... "Khecharí Mudrá. — This is the act of swallowing the tongue, with a view to producing suspensi... Read More

N.C. Paul (A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy, 1851, 1882) wrote ... "... in the words of Lieut. A. H. Boileau, 'I have just witnessed a singular circumstance, of which I had heard during our stay at this place, but said nothing about before, the time for its accomplishment not being completed. Th... Read More

Advanced Hatha Yogís can acquire "the power of abstinence from air, water, and food, for a long time." N.C. Paul (A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy, 1851, 1882) wrote ... "The account of the Faqír of the Panjáb is thus described in the words of Dr. [William] McGregor. 'A Faqueer [Sadhu Hari... Read More