Much of the esoteric side of the Yogi Science of Breath is based upon this known principle of nature.

By falling in with the rhythm of the body, the Yogi manages to absorb a great amount of Prana, which he disposes of to bring about results desired by him.

We will speak of this at greater length later on.
The body which you occupy is like a small inlet running in to the land from the sea.

Although apparently subject only to its own laws, it is really subject to the ebb and flow of the tides of the ocean.

The great sea of life is swelling and receding, rising and falling, and we are responding to its vibrations and rhythm.