make it 1997 again by science or magic
Magick (Thelema)
Yoga , as Crowley interprets it , involves several key components . The first is Asana , which is the assumption ( after eventual success ) of any easy , steady and comfortable posture so as to maintain a good physique which complements the high level of enlightenment that meditation is accompanied with . Next is Pranayama , which is the control of breath . Yogis believe that the number of breaths a human takes are counted before one is even born and thus , by controlling the intake one may also be able to control the life . Mantram , the use of mantras enables the subject to use the knowledge of the Vedas `` Atharva Veda '' in this context adequately . Yama and Niyama are the adopted moral or behavioral codes ( of the adept 's choosing ) that will be least likely to excite the mind . Pratyahara is the stilling of the thoughts so that the mind becomes quiet . Dharana is the beginning of concentration , usually on a single shape , like a triangle , which eventually leads to Dhyana , the loss of distinction between object and subject , which can be described as the annihilation of the ego ( or sense of a separate self ) . The final stage is Samādhi -- Union with the All ; it is considered to be the utmost level of awareness that one could possibly achieve . According to Hindu mythology , one of their main three deities , Shiva , had mastered this and thus was bestowed upon with stupendous power and control .
Yoga , as Crowley interprets it , involves several key components . The first is Asana , which is the assumption ( after eventual success ) of any easy , steady and comfortable posture so as to maintain a good physique which complements the high level of enlightenment that meditation is accompanied with . Next is Pranayama , which is the control of breath . Yogis believe that the number of breaths a human takes are counted before one is even born and thus , by controlling the intake one may also be able to control the life . Mantram , the use of mantras enables the subject to use the knowledge of the Vedas `` Atharva Veda '' in this context adequately . Yama and Niyama are the adopted moral or behavioral codes ( of the adept 's choosing ) that will be least likely to excite the mind . Pratyahara is the stilling of the thoughts so that the mind becomes quiet . Dharana is the beginning of concentration , usually on a single shape , like a triangle , which eventually leads to Dhyana , the loss of distinction between object and subject , which can be described as the annihilation of the ego ( or sense of a separate self ) . The final stage is Samādhi -- Union with the All ; it is considered to be the utmost level of awareness that one could possibly achieve . According to Hindu mythology , one of their main three deities , Shiva , had mastered this and thus was bestowed upon with stupendous power and control .