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From: Dinu RomanSubject: 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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