Yoga Secret

Chapter on Topic

There are different body structures,
therefore not all Āsana are enjoined.

During the practice one must constantly engage
in regulating the exhale, inhale and retention.
Ujjāyī is to be smooth and slow,
according to the strength or capability of the student.

Remember the mind should follow the exhale, inhale and retention.
Exhale, inhale and retention all support the vital force.

Without Āsana, truly, Prāṇāyāma cannot become accomplished.
Without containing Prāṇa, the mind cannot achieve steadiness.

Uḍḍīyāna Bandha is a pre-requisite for the
other two Bandha, Jālandhara and Mūla.
From the practice of Uḍḍīyāna Bandha the
Nāḍī and Cakra become purified and strengthened.

According to one’s capability and reference,
Prāṇāyāma done along with Mantra yields fruits
in the treatment of all kinds of diseases.

If engaging therapeutically, firstly
examine the gait of the breath
and the power of the body.
Otherwise it will not bestow fruits.

Just as in Āsana practice,
proper procedure should never be given up,
beginners in doing Prāṇāyāma,
should always follow the correct procedure.

Chapter on Application

Encompass that which promotes
the length and subtlety of the breath
as an activity to be followed everyday.

In the Sthiti Krama the most important Yoga Sādhana
for the householder, according to my view, is Prāṇāyāma.

Chapter on Investigation

Chapter of Parts

When the body is disordered, make use of the body to reduce.
When thought is agitated, make use of Prāṇāyāma to reduce.