SCIENCE OF BREATH. C3 



(6) ACQUIRING MENTAL QUALITIES. 



Wot only can the body be controlled by the mind undel 

 direction of the will, but the mind itself can be trained 

 and cultivated by the exercise of the controlling will. This, 

 which the Western world knows as "Mental Science," etc., 

 has proved to the West portions of that truth which tht. 

 Yogi has known for ages. The mere calm demand of th*. 

 Will will accomplish wonders in this direction, but if the 

 mental exercise Is accompanied by rhythmic breathing, the 

 effect Is greatly increased. Desirable qualities may be 

 acquired by holding the proper mental image of what is 

 desired during rhythmic breathing. Poise and Self Con- 

 trol, desirable qualities; increased power, etc., may be 

 acquired in this way. Undesirable qualities may be elim- 

 inated by cultivating the opposite qua'Jties. Any or all the 

 "Mental Science" exercises, "treatments" and "affirma- 

 tions" may be used w.th the Yogi Rhythmic Breath. The 

 following is a good general exercise for the acquirement 

 and development of desirable mental qualities: 



Lie in a passive attitude, or sit erect. Picture to your- 

 self the qualities you desire to cultivate, seeing yourself 

 as possessed of the qualities, and demanding that your 

 mind develop the quality. Breathe rhythmically, holding 

 the mental picture firmly. Carry the mental picture with 

 rou as much as possible, and endeavor to live up to the 

 <uefal you have set up in your mind. You will find yourself 

 gradually growing up to your ideal. The rhythm of the 

 breatning assists the mind in forming new combinations, 

 and the student who has followed the Western system wMl 

 find the Yogi Rhythmic a wonderful ally in his 

 "Mental Science" works. 



(7) ACQUIRING PHYSICAL QUALITIES 

 Physical qualities may be acquired by the same mtu 

 ods as above mentioned in connection with mental quali- 

 ties. We do not mean, of course, that short men can be 

 made tall, or that amputated limbs may be replaced, or 

 similar miracles. But the expression of the countenance 

 may be changed; courage and general physical character 

 improved by the control of the Will, accompanied hv 



