Samani Charitra Pragya
International Preksha Meditation Camp
1. Objectives of Svash Preksha
- To develop consciousness free from negative emotions
- To train the mind to focus in one direction for longer period of time
- To live in the present moment
- To accomplish success and fulfilment
2. Spiritual Basis of Svash Preksha
- A technique of developing deep concentration
- An important process of awakening dormant potentials
- Voluntary and involuntary technique
- A powerful agent between internal and external world
- A strong connection between mind, body, emotions and breath
- Receiver and carrier of vital energy
3. Scientific Basis of Svash Preksha
- The longer and slower the breathing, the greater is the production and availability of energy
- Supplies abundant oxygen to each cell of body
- Normal breath rate: 15-17 per minute. In over-activity or excitement, it goes up to 50 or more Scientific or diaphragmatic breathing means use of diaphragm, intercostals and clavicular muscles
- The longer the breath, the more longevity and good health
- Releases mental and emotional tension
4. Benefits of Svash Preksha
- Keeps the mind alert and relax
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reinforces vital energ
- Sharpens the reasoning mind
- Enhances concentration and memory power
- Promotes inner happiness
- Respiration is not mechanical but with conscious
- Operational efficiency and creativity increases
- Practice of pure perception
- Restlessness and anxiety vanishes
- Complete breathing taps the primary sources of bio energy
5. The Process of Svash Preksha
- Relaxed posture with closing eyes
- Concentration on breathing making it slow, long and rhythmic while inhalation, abdominal muscles expand
- While exhalation, abdominal muscles contract
- Feel the vibrations of breath at belly button
- Don't force to make it long
- Observation of each breath stops the chain of thoughts automatically
- Holding the breath leads towards thoughtlessness
- Experience inner tranquillity and peace
Samani Charitra Pragya's lectures held during 3rd IPMC:
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Introduction Of Preksha Meditation
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Asana & Pranayam, Body Postures & Control of Breath
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Kayotsarg - Relaxation
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Antaryatra - Internal Journey
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Svash Preksha - Perception Of Long Berathing
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Jyoti Kendra Preksha - Perception of Center of Enlightenment
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Sharir Preksha - Perception Of Body
- 3rd IMPC Lecture: Anupreksha - Auto Suggestion & Contemplation