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The breathing exercises end up in holding the breath for short or long periods which in turn holds up brain activity. The stillness which follows is very pleasant, very unusual, and very satisfying. But it is not the same as the mystical stillness in which there is a definite experience of knowing the Overself.

-- Notebooks Category 4: Elementary Meditation > Chapter 2 : Place and Condition > # 249