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be allowed to escape rapidly. I judiciously heeded every
word of advice, and therefore cannot repart what ill effects
might result from letting the breath burst out.
When I first began to practise the breathing
exercises, I did them every morning and evening. Later I
introduced another practice period at noon, and finally one
at midnight. However, this is quite unnecessary for the
beginner. I was warned never to practise until exhausted.
In accordance with instructions, I reached afterwards for
some 30 minutes before engaging in any vigorous action or
eating heavy food. This is no permit the body to adjust itself.
After finishing it was my practice to sip a small glass of
milk. This I found to be most satisfying as well as strong-
thening.
There is a traditional technique for closing the
nostrils (GS V:53). Press the first finger and the middle
finger against the palm and use the thumb to close one
nostril and the ring finger to close the other nostril. When
both nostrils are open, the fingers may rest on the bridge
of the nose. When it is not necessary to regulate the flow
of the breath from one nostril to the other, it is customary
to place the hands in the lap, letting one hand rest in the
palm of the other. Another way is to join the tip of the
thumb and the tip of the first finger and let the back of
the wrists rest on the respective knees with the fingers
ended" (pp.57-60).