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d) Shoonya Meditation (Meditation on Thoughtlessness This is a powerful way of becoming a witness to oneself and the world by activating the third eye (Ajna Chakra). This technique teaches how to detach from everything and become a principle witness. e) Trataka (Gazing) with Mantra Affirmations Through the practice of trataka (gazing), the subconscious mind is accessed. The negative thoughts stored in the mind are brought to a conscious level and replaced with positive mantra affirmations. This is a combination of Hatha Yoga and Vedanta Meditation. f) Any other meditation technique Any other meditation technique found in tantric literature, including Sri Vigyana Bhairava Tantra, Vedanta and Yoga, according to specific requests. C. YOGA NIDRA (PSYCHOSOMATIC DEEP RELAXATION) Yoga Nidra means sleep with a trace of awareness. It is a state of mind between wakefulness and dream. It is also a state of inner awareness and contact with the subconscious and higher consciousness. A state of highest relaxation is reached by turning inwards, as the consciousness is separated from external awareness and sleep. This practice effectively helps to reduce muscular, mental and emotional tension. It is a practice designed to totally and systematically relax, and more efficiently and effectively rest and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. It is also a way to access the subconscious mind and thus restore creative genius. D. CLEANSING PRACTICES 1. Jala Neti (cleansing through water) and Sutra Neti (cleansing through thread) - Neti is a process of cleansing the upper part of the respiratory system. It helps to clean and open the nasal passage and increase the sensitivity of the nasal mucosa. Jala Neti is the practice of cleansing the nostrils through salt water with a neti pot. Sutra Neti is nasal cleansing using a rubber thread. 2. Danda Dhauti (cleansing through tube) - This is a cleansing process related to the digestive and respiratory system. About three litres of lukewarm salt water is taken through the mouth. A rubber tube about 90 cm long and 0.5 cm wide is inserted into the mouth and taken to the stomach. All the stomach's contents are then expelled through the tube. 3. Vastra Dhauti (cleansing through cloth) - This is a cleansing practice related to the gastrointestinal tract. Training is given on how to swallow a wet piece of cloth three inches wide and fifteen cubits long, which is then slowly drawn out. 4. Laghu Shankapraksalana (washing of the intestine) - This cleansing practice is done with about 16 glasses of water, combined with six different postures, to stimulate peristalsis movement and wash the intestines thoroughly. This practice helps to cleanse almost the entire digestive tract. 5. Vahnisara Dhauti (cleansing with essence of fire) - In this practice the movement of the abdominal muscle is used to create heat inside the organs, which are ultimately cleansed. 6. Vamana Dhauti (regurgitate cleansing): - About five litres of salt water are used in this practice to cleanse the abdomen and esophagus.
E. LECTURES ON YOGA-RELATED TOPICS Lectures can be given on a variety of yogic scriptures including Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Ashtanga Yoga and Vasista Samhita. Other yoga-related topics will include the physiological significance of Yoga practices, yogic anatomy and physiology and Indian philosophies, amongst others. There are a number of mediation techniques in Yoga, Tantras and Vedanta. However, the essence of all these varieties is in the different application of the witnessing process.
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