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Kevala is absolute suspension, the ultimate aim of all breathing practices; however, it is not to be attempted until the body has been thoroughly purified and some degree of control over breath has been established. I was required to perfect bhastrika cleanse. The system and to use the simple process of alternate breathing for regulating the breath. At various periods I tried all these regulatory processes and observed no marked reactions that would lead me to recommend one in preference to another, so the simpler forms should be used in the beginning. The technique I finally used was simple. After some 15 minutes of bhastrika, I began pranayama, which consisted

56 of deep inhalation. I was taught to let the breath out twice as slowly as the rate of inhalation. In the begining the inhalation was 10 seconds and the exhatation was 20 seconds. Later I increased it to 15 seconds for the expiration. All times I kept the breath under complete control and did not have a pause to rest or inhale extra air between such rounds. I started with 10 rounds, which is an easy standard for anyones in good condition; however; it is not enough to enable one to take up the next stage of yoga, control of the mind. After the first week I began to increase my suspension by units of 30 seconds; however, I never added more time until I could execute the standard at hand without the slightest muscular effort and sense of strain. When I had held my breath for a minute or so there was an automatic impulse to start breathing. This was subdued by performing the act to swall wing and everting greater force on the contracted muscles of the abdomen. At the same time the air would try to force itself out and various singing sounds made themselves felt in my head. I was told never to go beyond this point, for this was the measure of my capacity. Until all these symptoms had passed away and I could remain at perfect case with breath suspended, I was not allowed to increase the duration of my suspension. In this way all dangers were avoided. No special difficulty was encountered until I reached a 4 minute suspension. I had no trouble in holding my breath

57 for that length of time for a single suspension, but I found that to use it as a standard for 10 rounds was a real task. The automatic impulse to breathe became so strong that it was almost impossible for me to subdue it. At this time I was instructed to begin using khecari mudra. This is a technique of swallowing the tongue. After this I had no special problem. It was then only a matter of time. I finally developed my capacity so that I could use a 5 minute suspension for my 10 rounds, however 3 minutes can be used. For a single suspension I could told my breath several minutes longer are a test of general condition. Still this is for from the standard required by the texts for attaining the supernatural powers described in all yogic literatures (Hathayoga-pradipika: 3:53-4). To acquire such power it is necessary to hold breath for the 1 hour or more; it is to understand why samadhi is so seldom achieved. The discipline is too severe (Theos Bernard pp.66-68). SIDDHI (S.s III:60) Then gradually one should make himself able to practice pranayam for 3 quatis (1 hous at a time, he should be able to restrain breath for that period). Through this, yogi undoubtedly obtains all the longed for powers. The yogi acquires the following powers: (1) Vakya Sidhi (prophecy), (2) Transporting himself everywhere at will (Kamachari), (3) Clairvoyance (duradristi), (4) clairaudiance (durasruta),

59 (5) Subble-sight (Suksmadristi), (6) And the power of entering another's body (Parakayapravesana), (7) Turning base metals into gold by rubbing them with his exrements and urine, (8) And the power of becoming invisible (9) And lastly, moving in the air.