>>4348696>>163400901Pranayama purifies the nervous system. As impurities (karma) are dissolved, it gives rise to phenomenal experiences; you can think of it as a byproduct of consciousness experiencing friction as it moves through the nervous system.
For best results, practice pranayama (purification of nervous system / cultivation of Shakti), and then afterwards mantra meditation (quieting of the nervous system / Shiva).
Shakti: Ecstatic energy of the nervous system (Kundalini)
Shiva: Pure bliss consciousness
Shakti makes love with Shiva, producing enlightenment of the human nervous system. This begins (generally) in the crown chakra, then descends into the entire body.
It is wise to open the ajna (third eye) chakra before the crown, because it gives you some control over the flow of Shakti (Kundalini). Kundalini problems can occur when the crown is opened too soon, as Shakti desperately wishes to make love with Shiva, and will tear through the nervous system to get to him.
Open the path from the root chakra to the third eye first. The third eye chakra will eventually continue to expand to encompass the crown chakra, and the crown chakra will open naturally when the time is right.
No need to force anything, no need to be in a rush. Gentle opening of the path between the root, going up the spine, branching forwards at the base of the skull towards the forehead (third eye).
You can trace this path with the breath (spinal breathing pranayama). Breathe in slowly, trace from root (perineum), up the spine, to the forehead (lungs full). Breathe out slowly but comfortably, trace the same path back down from the forehead to the root.
Bless you brother yogi.
