Energization Exercises: A series of psychophysical exercises developed by Paramahansa Yogananda

in 1916 to prepare the body for meditation. Regular practice promotes mental and physical
relaxation and develops dynamic will power. Making use of the breath, life force, and concentrated
attention, the technique enables one to draw abundant energy consciously into the body, purifying
and strengthening all the body parts systematically in turn. The Energization Exercises, which take
about fifteen minutes to perform, are one of the most effective means of eliminating stress and
nervous tension. Practicing them prior to meditation is a great help in entering a calm, interiorized
state of awareness.

Hong-Sau Technique of Concentration helps to develop one's latent powers of concentration.

Through practice of this technique one learns to withdraw thought and energy from outward
distractions so that they may be focused on any goal to be achieved or problem to be solved. Or one
may direct that concentrated attention toward realizing the Divine Consciousness within