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Introduction, in which the English student is introduced to the mystical philosophies of the Eastern religion
Chapter I Gives definitions of the Eastern method for development and treats upon the essential qualifications for success; Raja yoga versus hatha yoga; The cultivation of moral
Chapter II Obstacles that interfere with attanment; The chela and what is reaquiresd of him; Special exercises for the chela to adopt, including different methods for contraolling the breath; The fruits of karma; The path of attainment; The divine spirit
Chapter III Human anatomy-various nerve centres, their occult influences defined; The seat of vitaity; The aim of the yogi; How desire and passion may be destroyed; Guru the occult teacher; Breathing exercises and health; Powers the yogi are said to attain; Special directions for the student
Chapter IV The variety of postures used by the students of yoga; How to attain harmony; Special exercises for healing diseases; Regulation of breath; What to do to acquire occult power; Methods of living
Chapter V Four kinds of yoga explained; Methods of invocation and when they shouild be made; Mind stuff; emi-divine beings who have supernatural powers; How to become absorbed in the ether; The tree understanding
Chapter VI The pronunciation of the sacred word "Om"; The vibration it sets up; Its comprehensiveness; The symbol of the supreme deity; The subjective world; Eternal principles
Chapter VII Lotuses of the body concisely defined and explained; The fourteen centres; Satwa, tamas, ragas, the sahasrar or thousand petalled lotus; The art of contemplation; New thought and suggestion; Faith and energy
Chapter VIII Deals very fully with Persian magic-various exercises are explained, and special advice given as to times for practice; The student's alphabet-the numerical value of names; The Persian adept; Wealth and success; Influencing absent persons; How to be successful in magic operations, etc.
Introduction, in which the English student is introduced to the mystical philosophies of the Eastern religion
Chapter I Gives definitions of the Eastern method for development and treats upon the essential qualifications for success; Raja yoga versus hatha yoga; The cultivation of moral
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attributes; Control and regulation of the breath; Philosphy and practice of yogaChapter II Obstacles that interfere with attanment; The chela and what is reaquiresd of him; Special exercises for the chela to adopt, including different methods for contraolling the breath; The fruits of karma; The path of attainment; The divine spirit
Chapter III Human anatomy-various nerve centres, their occult influences defined; The seat of vitaity; The aim of the yogi; How desire and passion may be destroyed; Guru the occult teacher; Breathing exercises and health; Powers the yogi are said to attain; Special directions for the student
Chapter IV The variety of postures used by the students of yoga; How to attain harmony; Special exercises for healing diseases; Regulation of breath; What to do to acquire occult power; Methods of living
Chapter V Four kinds of yoga explained; Methods of invocation and when they shouild be made; Mind stuff; emi-divine beings who have supernatural powers; How to become absorbed in the ether; The tree understanding
Chapter VI The pronunciation of the sacred word "Om"; The vibration it sets up; Its comprehensiveness; The symbol of the supreme deity; The subjective world; Eternal principles
Chapter VII Lotuses of the body concisely defined and explained; The fourteen centres; Satwa, tamas, ragas, the sahasrar or thousand petalled lotus; The art of contemplation; New thought and suggestion; Faith and energy
Chapter VIII Deals very fully with Persian magic-various exercises are explained, and special advice given as to times for practice; The student's alphabet-the numerical value of names; The Persian adept; Wealth and success; Influencing absent persons; How to be successful in magic operations, etc.
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