44 The Law of the Rhythmic Breath 



last half of the sixteen; and hold on solar plexus 

 during eight, then transfer to the throat for re- 

 mainder of count. 



The downward flowing currents are physical 

 in their influence and the upward flowing are 

 psychical, so it is always best to terminate practice 

 with concentration upon upper centers. Other im- 

 portant centers for concentration are the heart; 

 the tip of the nose; the toes, big and little; soles 

 of the feet when they are cold; between the eyes; 

 the tip and the root of the tongue ; the little fingers ; 

 and the brain-center, or top of the head. Concen- 

 tration upon these vital centers is force-creating as 

 faithful, regular practice will soon convince you. 



To the invalid who seeks in these exercises res- 

 toration of the health and vigor longed for, I give 

 this special message: First image clearly what 

 you wish to attain, and then hold the image stead- 

 fastly in mind, an image, or picture, of health, 

 strength, activity, and helpfulness instead of their 

 enslaving opposites. As far as possible, conscious- 

 ness of infirmities must be banished. Waste no 

 strength in denial of suffering. It is fearfully real 

 for the time being, but every moment when you 

 can put all the complications in the back-ground, 

 rising to a plane of serenity and harmonious vibra- 

 tions above them, assists in reflecting better con- 

 ditions. 



This is why we should " become as little chil- 



