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(See Hypnotism.) Breathings, The: One of the methods of yoga practice. There are three varieties of breathing amongst yogis: (1) by Bridge of Souls quite emptying the lungs, and holding them so as long as possible; (2) by filling the lungs as full as may be; and (3) by merely retaining whatever breath happens to be in them. It is thus possible to suppress thought, thereby saving up much vital force.