NEYS, DROPS, AND A LACK OF SELF NATURE Earlier in the manual we looked at the importance of crucial points in bringing the winds into the central channel. As well, we briefly touched on the idea of drops, or drops of consciousness, and how these too play a role in bringing winds into the central channel. In fact, the entire goal of Lady Niguma yoga is to use inner and outer methods to bring winds into the central channel. When winds enter into this channel we use bandhas, or locks, to keep the winds from releasing back out. Through continued practice, these winds enter, stay, and dissolve into the heart chakra and at this point the dissolution of the elements occurs. As these elements dissolve, so too do the inner winds, and as these winds calm down and settle, what else starts to dissolve? Our thoughts which ride upon these winds. At the heart chakra, during the dissolution of the elements, this happens in a very extreme way. At the center of this chakra is the most important drop called the “indestructible drop”. As the winds dissolve here, all forms of conceptual thought subside, and this drop breaks open releasing the most crucial wind and the most crucial thought of all… But first, it is important to understand that these are extremely advanced practices and come with some very important warnings. Working with the subtle body at this level, especially at the level of the heart can cause all sorts of very serious ailments. Ailments that can come on in minutes and take days, months or even years to fix. These practices are generally not taught in large groups, these practices are generally only taught to students who have been studying closely with a teacher for many years,and the specifics of the practices are never taught to beginners. © 2021 YOGA STUDIES INSTITUTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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