From:             Dinu Roman 
Subject:          The two polarities in YOGA
Date sent:        Wed, 15 Nov 1995 07:02:42 -0800
Organization:     Acquired Knowledge Systems, Inc.

In YOGA we use subtle invisible energies.  These energies are 
bi-polar, i.e., formed of two polarities: male (+) and female (-), 
active and passive, electric and magnetic.  Only when the two polar 
currents merge can they produce a result.
 Generally speaking, the subtle energies that radiate from the 
center of the Earth are considered of minus (-) polarity;  these 
energies are lunar, feminine, passive, magnetic, YIN.  They are called 
TELLURIC energies.
 The subtle energies that come from the sky are considered to 
be of plus polarity;  these energies are solar, masculine, active, 
electric, emitting, YANG.  They are called COSMIC energies.
 The telluric and cosmic energies operate continuously in the 
human being but, due to different factors (stress, fatigue, unbalanced 
diet, etc.), their action is unbalanced and incomplete most of the 
time.  The amplifying and balancing of these two forces is the first 
step toward harmony, increased vitality and mental power and 
effortless self-control.
 The amount of telluric energy you have directly influences the 
amount of cosmic energy you can attract and use.

  Important notice:  If you increase the telluric energy 
this does NOT mean that the cosmic energy will increase automatically; 
 what will increase is the CAPACITY TO ABSORB cosmic energy.  If you 
will not work consistently to absorb that energy, nothing happens!

 As long as these two completive polar currents are balanced in 
the human body, one is safe from all malign influences and illnesses. 
 But if, due to different reasons, one of these two forces is in a 
smaller quantity that the other, this causes lack of balance leading 
to illness and suffering.  Therefore YOGA Science considers that 
illness is due, among other things, to a lack of the balance between 
the two polarities.

 The lunar (telluric) and solar (cosmic) currents are, at their 
turn, bi-polar.  In other words, there is telluric energy of plus 
polarity and telluric energy of minus polarity; cosmic energy of plus 
polarity and cosmic energy of minus polarity.  The difference of 
potential (the difference between the quality of vibration) between 
the two polarities make these forces operative, i. e., active, 
efficacious.  One polarity without the other is helpless, being alone.
 Regardless of the level of existence or matter, one of the 
Fundamental Cosmic Laws that operates permanently is the dynamic 
interaction between these two complementary antagonisms, in other 
words between solar (+) and lunar (-) energies.  Even the evolution of 
the phenomena in nature takes place according to the predominance of 
one of these two Cosmic Principles.  YOGA Science teaches us how to 
attract, accumulate and balance these polar energies in our body, soul 
and mind.  All YOGA techniques (postures, breathing, meditation, etc.) 
are accurate modalities of attuning with certain aspects of these 
polar energies.
 Referring to the subtle anatomy of the human being, there are 
subtle centers of power (CHAKRAS) and ducts of energy (NADIS).  
Generally speaking, the left side of the body is lunar (receptive) and 
the right side is solar (emitting).  Consequently, the left side of 
each CHAKRA is lunar (receptive) and the right side is solar 
(emitting).  The only exception is SAHASRARA (the center above the 
head), which has no polarity (it is neutral).  
 IDA NADI, the subtle duct along the left side of the spine, is 
a lunar NADI, whereas PINGALA, the subtle duct along the right side of 
the spine, is a solar NADI.  Woman is a manifestation of the Lunar 
Current, the magnetic force of the Earth, and she is activated mainly 
on IDA NADI.  Man is a manifestation of the Solar Current, the 
electric force of the Sky, and he is activated mainly on PINGALA NADI.
 The state of power is achieved by balancing these two polar 
currents.  The resulting current is then neutral.  The corresponding 
duct for the neutral current is SUSHUMNA, along the spine.

   dinu@aksi.net

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