In the book called "The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita - explained by Paramhansa Yogananda -Swami Kriyananda" on page 205 it says :
"When the prana and apana are neutralized in breathlessness, the body is sustained by a higher, cosmic energy. What happens is the body's energy is then connected directly to the medulla oblongata, by which connection energy flows directly from a higher source and sustains the body cells from within.
Paramhansa Yogananda developed a system which he called "energization exercises." These, when practiced faithfully, keep the body fit and sustained by higher energy".
On page 304 of that same book, it says this:
"In ordinay, unenlightened human beings, the ego is centered in the medulla oblongata. The yogi looks forward, as it were, from that point to the Kutastha, of "Christ Center" between the eyebrows. The more he concentrates on that point, the more his consciousness becomes identified with it -to the point where his center of self awareness shifts from ego to superconsciousness. Most people, in whatever they do, radiate energy outward from the medulla oblongata at the back of the head -the seat of the ego in the body. An enlightened master, by contrast, radiates energy outward from his transformed self-awareness, which is centered in the Kutastha at the point between the eyebrows. This still is the ego, which even the enlightened man needs in order to keep his body functioning. The divine Self, as differentiated from the enlightened ego, has its center in the heart."
Here is a quote from the energization exercises supplement 8-A:
"To obtain maximum results, each exercise should be performed with deepest attention and will power. Keep the eyes closed and focused upward at the Christ Consciousness center between the eyebrows. This center is the polar opposite of the medulla center at the base of the brain. The Christ center is the center of will in man. The medulla is the principle point of entry of cosmic energy into the body. Will is the power that operates the floodgate of the medulla. By keeping the eyes focused at the Christ Center, and visualizing the cosmic energy flowing into the body through the medulla, a direct connection is maintained between the will and the flow of life energy.
Visualize the cosmic energy entering the body through the medulla oblongata, and direct it, by the power of your will, to the body part that you are exercising. Concentrate the energy on the central portion of that body part."
So the Will is the Yin qi and the life force is the Yang Qi - and you connect the two to create the Yuan Qi....
So I was focusing on my pineal gland and my neck was sore the next day. haha. I did create a lot of lower tan tien tummo heat.
So now I will try focusing on the center of my forehead. I think that will activate the serotonin more via the hypothalamus.
The nucleus ambiguus and the dorsal motor nucleus both contribute fibers to the vagus nerve, which exerts parasympathetic control of the heart by decreasing heart rate.
OH SO that's the part of the brain I need to focus on to activate the vagus nerve!!
Swami Satyananda Saraswati says: “The pineal gland acts as a lock on the pituitary. As long as the pineal gland is healthy, the functions of the pituitary are controlled. However, in most of us, the pineal gland started to degenerate when we reached the age of eight, nine or ten. Then the pituitary began to function and to secrete various hormones which instigated our sexual consciousness, our sensuality and worldly personality. At this time, we began to lose touch with our spiritual heritage. However, through various yogic techniques, such as trataka and shambhavi mudra (third eye gazing), it is possible to regenerate or maintain the health of the pineal gland.”
Wow!
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