The Techniques
I have been leading workshops and retreats internationally for 40 years. Since writing this book I am focusing on sharing and clarifying the teachings held within it through workshops. These teachings are profoundly rich. The letters written to Dr. Dickman from the great yoga masters of the past were carefully crafted so he could understand precisely what to do. We are blessed to have the opportunity to experience them in their fullness.
My students have enjoyed being guided through the meditations and pranayama techniques, so with their encouragement I have begun recording them. These recordings will soon be available here online so you can also experience the effects of these wonderful teachings.
Enjoy,
– Mugs McConnell
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The following material is intended for general information purposes only. Individuals should always see their health care provider before administering any suggestions made in this book. The guidance given on this website is not meant to replace a competent teacher or health care provider. Any application of the material set forth in this website is at the listener’s discretion and is his or her sole responsibility.
Explore the Techniques
Video Techniques
Classical Teachings From Our Great Yoga Masters of the Past by Mugs McConnell
A presentation in Australia 2017-10-20
ASANAS: Chapter 3
Moon Salutation
PRANAYAMA: Chapter 4
Page 57 Seat for Pranayama and Meditation
Page 68 Kumbhak Pranayama with Bhavana
MUDRAS AND BANDHAS: Chapter 5
PRATYAHARA AND DHARANA: Chapter 6
Page 147 #1 Viparita Karani Mudra
Page 148 #1b Introduction to Arohan Awarohan
Page 149 #2 Chakra Anusandhana
Page 150 #3 Nada Sanchalan
Page 150 #4 Pavana Sanchalana
Page 151 #5 Shabdha Sanchalana
Page 151 #6 Maha Mudra
Page 152 #7 Maha Bheda
Page 152 #8 Manduki Kriya
Page 153 #9 Tadan Kriya
Page 153 #10 Naumukhi Mudra
Page 154 #11 Shakti Chalani
Page 154 #12 Shambhavi
Page 155 #13 Amrit Pan
Page 155 #14 Chakra Bhedan
Page 157 #15 Sushumna Darshan # 16 Prana Ahuti
DHYANA: Chapter 7
Page 165 Upanishad Mantra Meditation
Page 165 Upanishad Mantra Meditation led by Terri McDermott
Page 169 Chakra Meditation by Swami Vishnudevananda, led by Terri McDermott
KUNDALINI AWAKENING: Chapter 8
Snippets of Yoga Philosophy
Audio Techniques
Hari Speaks about his Life, 1979
Overview of Letters from the Yoga Masters
How to Use These Recordings
Pranayama
Controlled Lower Abdomen for Pranayama
Kumbhak Pranayama with Bhavana- Intro pg 68
Kumbhak Pranayama with Bhavana Practice pg 68
Sukham Shwas Pranayama - Subtle Breathing page 68
Kapalabhati Kriya Pranayama page 74
Sukha Purvak Pranayama - Introduction page 75
Sukha Purvak Pranayama -Beg Practice page 75
Sukha Purvak Pranayama - Interm. Practice pg 75
Chaturmukh Pranayama - An Introduction pg 101
Chaturmukh Pranayama Practice - page 101
Pranava Dhvanyatmaka - Introduction page 107
Pranava Dhvanyatmaka - Practice page 107
Meditation
Sivo Ham Meditation - Introduction page 164
Sivo Ham Meditation - Short version pg 164
Sivo Ham Meditation - 1/4 mala per mantra page 164
This book is a ‘must-read’ for every sincere and dedicated yoga sadhaka as it provides a glimpse of beautiful soulful responses elicited from great masters by the questioning spirit manifesting through a dedicated seeker in Dr. Harry (Hari) Dickman. As an ideal student of a great teacher, Marion McConnell has done commendable seva (selfless service) for the cause of yoga in bringing all of these historical documents together. She lays out in intricate detail some very rare techniques of pranayama, mudra, and dhyana that are gems for all sincere students. Beautiful stories to enliven the spirit embellish the end of this lovely treatise that will serve as a guide for so many spiritual seekers in time to come.