I came across this interesting article on the role of yoga in the practices of two rather diverse individuals - Rickson Gracie and Aleister Crowley. While neither of the way that the two individuals train can be construed to be orthodox, it is interesting to see how yoga was able to benefit both of them in their respect professions - professional martial artist and magician respectively.
This should not be to surprising given the ability of an asana practice to train both the physical body and breathing as well as the mind and energetic body. From the perspective of a martial artist - there was much to be mined from this article. A aspect of Rickson's practice includes breathing exercises coupled with gymnastics which Rickson learned from Orlando Cani a fellow martial artist, yogi and personal trainer. Orlando believed that the breathing techniques of yoga should be performed with gymnastic movements. By combining gymnastic exercise with yoga, Rickson Gracie was able to train his body in a way that converges with the physical demands of jiu jitsu. And by breathing in a more efficient manner, he has better stamina and able to maximize physical performance.
Only recently has breathing practice and holding capacity been investigated for its effects on aerobic ability. It turns out that individuals who engage in these practices have greater lactic acid and CO2 thresholds as well as more efficient aerobic capacity. These individuals also have greater control over their heart rate.
There was also a strong mystical element to these practices which are also detailed in the article.
From the viewpoint of Aleister Crowley, whom some view as a charlatan, he also incorporated fixed asanas into his practice, which he held for long periods of time. I have never held much interest in Aleister Crowley and Western magical practices but one has to give him credit for reviving interest in the occult at a time when a materialist approach was the general operating paradigm.
Regardless please find attached article here with credit to Pedro Olavarria for writing a great article.
Rickson Gracie and Aleister Crowley - Two Approaches to Yoga
For another interesting article please see below
Breathe like Rickson
Only recently has breathing practice and holding capacity been investigated for its effects on aerobic ability. It turns out that individuals who engage in these practices have greater lactic acid and CO2 thresholds as well as more efficient aerobic capacity. These individuals also have greater control over their heart rate.
There was also a strong mystical element to these practices which are also detailed in the article.
From the viewpoint of Aleister Crowley, whom some view as a charlatan, he also incorporated fixed asanas into his practice, which he held for long periods of time. I have never held much interest in Aleister Crowley and Western magical practices but one has to give him credit for reviving interest in the occult at a time when a materialist approach was the general operating paradigm.
Regardless please find attached article here with credit to Pedro Olavarria for writing a great article.
Rickson Gracie and Aleister Crowley - Two Approaches to Yoga
For another interesting article please see below
Breathe like Rickson
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