--- In [email protected], "anywho108" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This brings up something I've been pondering about "yogic flying" > which of course isn't flying at all. Although I've had the sutras for > many many years, I would like to hear some explanation of exactly what > bouncing around, or shaking, or whatever else people are doing has > anything to do with levitation. > > I've always had the feeling that if tomorrow MMY said, okay, all this > hopping around isn't really necessary, then all of a sudden people > would stop hopping around. > > What's the point? >
As per MMY's explanation, sorta, Yogic Flying and the other sutras accustom the nervous system to become used to subtle activity while maintaining a near-smadhi state. In the case of Yogic Flying, this "subtle activity" happens at all levels, including gross physical activity. Maintaining samadhi during activity is called "enlightenment."
