What is Prana, Ki, Chi, or Life Force?
Prana means “first unit”. It is the first manifestation of consciousness in matter. In the string theory of modern physics, the miniscule, subatomic energy strings thought to be the building blocks of everything in the universe might well be analogous to prana. In any case, we know that influencing prana (the life force) in the human body has significant effects on our nervous system, and our experience.
Meditation is a way of influencing prana, with the mind taking the lead. The human mind arises from a flow of energy through the nerves of the brain. In meditation, we systematically allow that energy (prana) to become still, which brings us to the underlying cause of that energy. We experience it as pure silent bliss consciousness.
Click on “Main Lessons” above to learn how to control prana or read more here:
lesson 39 - Cultivating the soil of the nervous system
At the forum:
pranayama thoughts
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