My yogic workings thus far have been focused primarily on opening the Ajna and Mooladhara Chakras. Work is done with Ajna to help give one a detached attitude towards the thoughts and feelings that arise from the unconscious during the opening of Mooladhara, so that one does not become overwhelmed by the content. Work is done with Mooladhara Chakra to gain access to the "individual unconscious" and to awaken the Kundalini.
As an aside, it is not my intention in this series to edify on the specifics of yoga, beyond mention of what is necessary to illuminate whatever point I intend to make; one can find a plethora of information on the Internet if interested. Nor do I intend to expound upon the meaning of Masonry, or to delineate a specific path to finding God. My only intent is to map out the particular path I am taking, and to provide insight into the effects it has on my consciousness and being, for what it is worth to anyone besides myself.
Work on Ajna has been primarily performing Trataka (gazing at an object, to increase the power of concentration) on a candle flame (~20 minutes daily), Mantra meditation (~30 minutes daily), and Chakra visualization.
Work on Mooladhara has been primarily with Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, and Anuloma Viloma Pranayama. I typically spend 30-45 minutes on combined Pranayama exercises. Pranayama is sometimes done in conjunction with the three Bandhas (locks) - Moola (perineum), Uddiyana (abdomen), and Jalandhara (throat). I will discuss Pranayama and Bandhas in more detail in subsequent entries.
Additionally, I have been doing a moderate amount of Asanas (~20 minutes daily). The Bandhas are also done in conjunction with specific Asanas that work upon a specific Chakra.
Masonic Yogi: Adventures in self-metaprogramming through Masonic and Yogic practices
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