Real Yoga

Hatha Yoga
Or The Yogi Philosophy Of Physical Well–Being

by Yogi Ramacharaka (1904).

Yogi Ramacharaka wrote more than 100 books in the last 30 years of his life. He shared pure, sincere and genuine knowledge. This is Real Yoga.

How many things mentioned in this book do you do intuitively? A pure 1, that is, a person with a 1 soul and a balanced name, is more likely to be intuitively following the lessons within this book.

This book was originally published in 1904 and thus is in the public domain.

Now, do not pass–by this chapter, because it treats of a very common subject. If you feel inclined to so pass it by— then you are the very person for whom it is intended, and by whom it is most needed. Those who have looked into the matter and have learned something of the benefit and necessity of fresh air, will not pass this chapter by, even though they may know all that it contains— they are glad to read the good news again. And, if you don't like the subject, and feel inclined to skip it, then you surely need it. In other chapters of this book we have spoken of the importance of breathing— both in its esoteric as well as its exoteric phase. This chapter is not intended to take up the subject of breathing again, but will merely give a little preachment upon the necessity of fresh air and plenty of it— a preachment much needed by the people of the West, where' hermetically closed sleeping rooms, and air–tight houses are so much in vogue. We have told you of the importance of correct breathing, but the lesson will do you but little good unless you have good fresh air to breathe.

This thing of people shutting themselves up in tightly closed rooms, lacking proper ventilation, is the most stupid idea that one can conceive of. How people can do it after acquainting themselves with the facts regarding the action and functions of the lungs, is more than the thinking man can answer. Let us take a plain, common–sense, brief look at this subject.

You will remember that the lungs are constantly throwing off the waste matter of the system— the breath is being used as a scavenger of the body, carrying off the Waste products, broken down and refuse matter from all parts of the system. The matter thrown off by the lungs is almost as foul as that thrown off by the skin, the kidneys and even the bowels— in fact, if the supply of water given the system is not sufficient, nature makes the lungs do much of the work of the kidneys, in getting rid of the foul poisonous waste products of the body. And if the bowels are not carrying off the normal amount of waste matter, much of the contents of the colon gradually works through the system, seeking an outlet, and is taken up by the lungs and thrown off in the exhaled breath. Just think of it— if you shut yourself up in a tightly closed room, you are pouring out into the atmosphere of that room over eight gallons an hour of carbonic acid gas, and other foul and poisonous gases. In eight hours you throw off sixty–four gallons. If there are two sleeping in the room, multiply the gallons by two. As the air becomes contaminated, you breathe this poisonous matter over and over again into your system, the quality of the air becoming worse with each exhaled breath. No wonder that anyone coming into your room in the morning notices the stench pervading it, if you have kept the windows lowered. No wonder you feel cross, stupid, quarrelsome, and generally grouchy after a night in this kind of a pest house.

Did you ever think just why you sleep at all? It is to give nature a chance to repair the waste that has been going on during the day. You cease using up her energies in work, and give her a chance to repair and build up your system so that you will be all right on the morrow. And in order to do this work right, she requires at least normal conditions. She expects to be supplied with air containing the proper proportion of oxygen— air that has been exposed to the sunlight of the preceding day and which has thereby been freshly charged with Prana. Instead of this you give her nothing but a limited amount of air, half–poisoned with the refuse of your body. No wonder she gives you nothing but a patch–work job sometimes.

Any room that smells of that peculiar fetid odor that you have all noticed in a poorly ventilated bedroom, is no place for you to sleep in until it has been ventilated and kept supplied with fresh air. The air in a bedroom should be as nearly as possible kept as pure as the outside air. Don't be afraid of catching cold. Remember that the most approved modern method of treating consumption calls for the patient to be kept in the fresh air, at night, no matter how cold it is. Put on plenty of bed covering, and you will not mind the cold after you get a little used to it. Get back to nature! Fresh air does not mean sleeping in a draught, remember.

And what is true of sleeping rooms is also true of living rooms, offices, etc. Of course, in winter one may not allow too much of the outside air to get into the house, as that would bring down the temperature too low, but still there is a happy compromise which may be made even in cold climates. Open the windows once in awhile and give the air a chance to circulate in and out. In the evening, do not forget that the lamps and gaslights are using up a goodly supply of oxygen also— so freshen things up a little, once in awhile.

Read up something on ventilation, and your health will be better. But even if you do not care to go that deep into the matter, think a little bit of what we have said, and your common sense will do the rest.

Get out awhile every day and let the fresh air blow upon you. It is full of life and health giving properties. You all know this, and have known it all your lives. But, nevertheless, you stick indoors in a manner which is entirely foreign to Nature's plans. No wonder you do not feel well. One cannot violate nature's rules with impunity. Do not be afraid of the air. Nature intended you to use it— it is adapted to your nature and requirements. So don't be afraid of it— learn to love it. Say to yourself while walking out and enjoying the fresh air: I am a child of Nature— she gives me this pure good air to use, in order that I may grow strong and well, and keep so. I am breathing in health and strength and energy. I am enjoying the sensation of the air blowing upon me, and I feel its beneficial effects. I am Nature's child, and I enjoy her gifts. Learn to enjoy the air, and you will be blessed.

Theory Chapter 1: What is Hatha Yoga?fakir raja karma gnana gnani jnana jnani chapter 1

Theory Chapter 2: The Yogis' Regard For The Physical Bodyego conscientiously exercise western

Theory Chapter 3: The Work Of The Divine Architect

Theory Chapter 4: Our Friend, The Vital Forceprana chi

Theory Chapter 5: The Laboratory Of The Bodyteeth tongue saliva glands digestion stomach small intestine Pyloric Valve Pyloric Orifice gastric juice pesin fermentation yeast putrefy dyspepsia villi bile liver pancreatic juice Mastication insalivation deglutition intestinal digestion absorption circulation assimilation chyme Peptone Chyle heart glycogen kidneys urea waste ureters bladder pelvis urine headache poison

Theory Chapter 6: The Life Fluidblood nutrition digestion circulation heart capillaries intestinal villi veins lungs lymphatic system chyle brain impurities

Theory Chapter 7: The Crematory Of The Systemlungs thorax respiratory heart blood bronchi arteries breathe breathing nose pharynx larynx windpipe trachea chest diaphragm oxygen hemoglobin bronchial tubes

Theory Chapter 8: Nourishmentnourishment food

Theory Chapter 9: Hunger vs. Appetitenarcotics drugs tobacco wealthy people who were shipwrecked craving starvation alcohol whiskey

Theory Chapter 10: The Yogi Theory And Practice Of Prana Absorption From FoodHorace Fletcher American writer magnetism magnetic food eating

Theory Chapter 11: About Food

Theory Chapter 12: The Irrigation Of The Bodywater sweat perspiration skin kidneys lungs urine constipation colon large intestines small intestines saliva bowels bile colon prana pancreatic juice gastric juices

Theory Chapter 13: The Ashes Of The Systemcolon constipation small intestines appendix appendicitis Sigmoid Flexure fecal matter dyspepsia biliousness liver troubles kidney troubles

Theory Chapter 14: Yogi Breathingpranayama triple breath Complete Breath

Theory Chapter 15: Effects Of Correct Breathingpranayama triple breath Complete Breath

Theory Chapter 16: Breathing Exercisespranayama cleansing breath Yogi Nerve Vitalizing Exercise Yogi Vocal Breath The Retained Breath Lung Cell Stimulation Rib Stretching Chest Expansion Walking Exercise Morning Exercise Stimulating Circulation lungs muscles ligaments air cells

Theory Chapter 17: Nostril Breathing vs. Mouth Breathingpranayama nose

Theory Chapter 18: The Little Lives Of The Bodyboils pimples cells red blood red-blood gastric juice saliva pancreatic juices bile wound healing Instinctive Mind prana

Theory Chapter 19: The Control Of The Involuntary Systemprana colon heart liver cold feet menstruation circulation

Theory Chapter 20: Pranic Energyprana esoteric exoteric Nervous System Cerebro Spinal System Sympathetic System Medulla Oblongata brain mind Ganglia solar plexus Abdominal Brain manipua third chakra 3rd chakra

Theory Chapter 21: Pranic ExercisesPrana Generating Changing The Circulation Recharging Brain Stimulation Yogi Grand Psychic Breath heart Rhythmic Breathing grand breath

Theory Chapter 22: The Science Of Relaxationprana muscles instinctive mind cat panther

Theory Chapter 23: Rules For Relaxationprana muscles nerves anger worry anxiety stress fear smile smiling calmness stretching poses postures asanas healing health

Theory Chapter 24: The Use Of Physical Exerciseprana mental

Theory Chapter 25: The Use Of Physical Exercisefat muscles stomach shoulders arms legs back thighs abdomen

Theory Chapter 26: The Yogi Bathperspiration japanese pores skin waste sweat kidneys bacteria germs foot bath sleep prana Exercise To Reduce The Abdomen flat stomach standing walking posture slouching

Theory Chapter 27: The Solar Energyprana sunbath sun bath planets vitality morning sun

Theory Chapter 28: Fresh Airprana lungs kidneys colon bowels skin sleep

Theory Chapter 29: Sleepfresh air relaxation

Theory Chapter 30: Regenerationprana sex solar plexus kama sutra

Theory Chapter 31: The Mental Attitudecheerful happy happiness gloom worry fear hate jealousy anger depressing depression anxiety poison water mothers milk negative thinking positive thinking grief diabetes cancer grief jaundice insanity idiocy paralysis jaundice premature greyness baldness decay of the teeth uterine troubles erysipelas eczema impetigo contagious diseases bright cheerful happy calmness peace strength absolute fearlessness stop and smell the roses

Theory Chapter 32: Lead By The Spiritinstinct intuition

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