(2017) Yoga in Daily Life - 2nd Edition 2017 (A4)

YOGA IN DAILY LIFE
According to the Teachings of

Shri 1008 Ayurveda Acharya
Himalayan Yoga Maharishi
Swami Dev Murti Ji
Yoga In Daily Life
Shri 1008 Ayurveda Acharya Himalayan Yoga Maharishi Swami Dev Murti Ji
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This online document was produced on 27 September 2014 for the fifth anniversary of Swami Dev Murti Ji’s
passing away on 27 September 2009. Note that, by auspicious synchronicity, the Word and PDF version of this
document has 27 pages. Jack Boulton and John More passed away in 1988 and 1986 respectively. Therefore,
Bhavin Desai is currently the copyright owner of this document. The Highfield property (which was originally
bought and owned by Jack & John) has now been sold, so the Lenham Yoga Centre no longer physically exists,
but the address and phone details provided above have been retained and may be useful for historical purposes.
The “Classic Photograph” of Swami Dev Murti Ji, holding a demonstration spinal cord and giving a Yoga
presentation with Jack Boulton, on the front cover of this booklet, was taken by Bhavik Desai on 14 February
1988 in Nadiad, India. The “Classic Photograph” was chosen and approved, by Swami Dev Murti Ji himself in
the 1990s, to be the primary international photograph for His Yoga. The famous “Signature Photograph” on the
back cover of this booklet was taken by Peter Lovelock during February 1985 at the home of the Forest Master,
Bhagat Ji, in India; and it was subsequently signed by Swami Dev Murti Ji on 14 April 1989 in Lenham Yoga
Centre, England. The “Signature Photograph” has become the most popular photograph of Swami Dev Murti Ji.
The four colour photographs near the end of this booklet were taken by Bhavin Desai in 1987 during his one
year Yoga apprenticeship with Swami Dev Murti Ji. All of the black and white photographs were taken at some
point during the 1950s or 1960s, but there is no record of who took them, although they were obviously used by
Swami Dev Murti Ji and Jack & John for the original printed version of this booklet. This booklet was provided
as a supplement to the First (or Fundamental) Yoga Course as taught by Swami Dev Murti Ji and Jack & John.
This Kindle version contains reduced resolution photographs. Please feel welcome to use the contact details
that are provided above to request the original full resolution version of Yoga In Daily Life as a PDF file.
Background Information
This document is a direct literary representation of a booklet that was originally called Yoga in der Praxis and
which was written in the 1950s or 1960s by Jack Boulton and John More, who were long-standing students of
Swami Dev Murti Ji, and who ran the Lenham Yoga Centre for over 25 years. In order to honour the memory of
Swami Ji and Jack & John, I decided that this document will retain exactly the same content as the original
booklet. Although I have not changed the content of the original booklet, I have respectfully made some
necessary but minor typographical corrections in this document; with the sincere and genuine intention that
Swami Ji and Jack & John would have given their enthusiastic approval and best wishes for this Kindle version.
However, please note that the presentation and format have obviously changed, since the original 24-page
booklet was written with a typewriter and was distributed as a printed booklet, whereas this document has been
produced with a word processor and is being published online. For completeness, this document includes the
original German cover pages, the subsequent English cover pages and some relatively newer colour photographs.
Further information regarding the Yoga of Swami Dev Murti Ji will appear in other documents that are yet to be
produced and published. It is expected that the next document will be the Yoga in Practice book, which was
inspired by Swami Ji and written by Jack & John in the 1950s or 1960s. The email and website details that are
provided above may be used by anyone interested in further discussions or enquiries about Swami Ji’s Yoga.
The writing style in this document is compact because it is meant to complement and supplement a Teacher.
Anyone who is further interested in practising Yoga is recommended to find a suitable Teacher or Master.
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PREFACE
HARI OM!
Yoga is a discipline many thousands of years old for the perfection of body, soul and spirit, enabling the human
to help his own past, present and future Karma (Fate), and, with the guidance of a Master, he can awaken the
dormant spiritual powers lying within him. In fulfilling the Master's instructions, he is brought back into inner
and outer harmony with nature, from which Yoga was originally developed.
With the melting away of the world's barriers through the development of modern civilisation, Yoga has become
universally known. Previously, its secrets were destined to remain in the Himalayan caves with the High
Masters, but now it has become the only panacea for our sick and troubled world, and he who has the good
fortune to find a genuine Yoga Teacher will make his life more happy, peaceful, and healthy by following its
laws.
Swami Dev Murti Ji has a profound knowledge of all Yoga teachings. He affirms that parents hold the future of
their children, and hence, of the whole world itself in their hands. The child models itself upon those closest to it
and so it will develop according to the example given to it by its parents. He himself was set upon the Yoga path
at the age of three by his first Teacher – his own mother – who, despite their affluent environment, made him
sleep beside her on the floor singing him to sleep with meditation. She woke him at 4 am for the morning bath
followed by Meditation and Mantrams sung in her company till 5 am. His father then took over as his second
Teacher, walking with him to the river Chanab three miles distant, where they practised together Pranayamas and
Yoga exercises in the fresh air. (This river has been the birthplace of many great Yoga Masters.) During the
evenings, his father fascinated him with stories of highly developed Masters, which set him wondering at their
great powers and the ways of attaining them.
For generations, Swami Ji’s family had run Yoga schools (Ashrams), and the one run by his parents – where
many Yogis came together – was the environment in which the young Swami grew up. He was the youngest of
his family, having two sisters and one brother, all considerably older than himself, all married and practising
Yoga. At the age of five, Guru Arjuna Dev, who was a revered visitor to his parents Ashram, realising the
child’s spiritual potentialities, took over his development and became his third Teacher (Guru).
Swami Dev Murti Ji was born at Channiot, a very ancient city founded by Queen Chanda in North India.
Channiot is the custodian of the world’s finest wood carving in all aspects of art and building, and its spiritual
atmosphere lingers on through time. Here Guru Arjuna Dev came and remained 3 years with the child Yogi
instructing him in meditation, Kriyas (cleaning exercises), Pranayamas and other yoga practices. At the end of
this time, Swami Ji accompanied him to the Ragu Nath Sanskrit and Meditation School, founded by an ancient
king of Kashmir.
All the time they were together, he was learning from his Guru the fundamentals of Ayurvedic medicine – the
healing powers of plants and minerals.
Guru Arjuna Dev and Swami Chander Giri then took him to the Amar Nath Yatra (meaning: everlasting cave) in
Kashmir, 80 miles from Shiri Nagar, which is the widest natural cave in India, sitting in the mighty Himalayan
mountains and permanently surrounded by snow and ice. Many thousands of pilgrims struggle up the
precipitous paths every year to sit at the feet of High Masters, who gather in order to impart the secret
knowledge of Kriya, meditation, and their different Yoga techniques to suitable pupils. Guru Arjuna Dev then
returned him to his parents, where he attended his uncle’s school and learned Sanskrit and other classical Indian
subjects. His Guru came back after two years and together they travelled around, visiting different caves,
Gurukul Ashrams and Mathas, where Saddhus and Holy Men dwell, receiving from them ever increasing
knowledge. Some of the places visited were Badrinath, Rishikesh and Haridwar. Haridwar is amongst the cities
where Kumbha Mela, the largest gathering of all Yogis, is held every 12 years.
In such a manner, after having served many Masters, Swami Ji reached the age of twenty-five. His deep
knowledge was not acquired merely by sitting in meditation. He studied with the Teachers of ancient languages:
the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Bhagavad Gita and other ancient Indian texts,
extracting with their help the essence of the deepest meaning. The discipline and self-control for such a task was
very severe.
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While still himself a child, Swami Ji had the desire to pass on to others the knowledge which he had acquired.
Contrary to the usual procedure of other Yogis who keep their knowledge to themselves, Swami Ji felt that every
human was born with the right to this knowledge which would free him from suffering. This early manifestation
of his gifts was the result of his development in previous lives (analogous to Mozart the composer, who was able
to write a sonata at the age of 7).
After the division of India, when his home town of Channiot became part of Pakistan, his family lost all the
property which had been in their possession for many generations and, reduced to refugees, moved to New
Delhi. The now matured Swami Ji extended his teaching activities, but was troubled by one point constantly
brought to his attention by the people: “How can you guide us if you have no idea of the problems of family life”
they asked. Swami Ji conferred with his Guru over this and was advised to get married, being already past the
age of 25. This also solved his problem of how to serve his parents and help the people at the same time. His
wife was able to care for his mother and father, while he himself was able thus to convince the people that one
could practice Yoga and still be responsible for one’s family. He is now the father of two sons and one daughter.
The true purpose of life is to develop spiritually during its span. In Yoga philosophy the path of this
development is clearly defined for the man: up to the age of 25 is the Brahmacharya stage living a completely
celibate life, practising spiritual discipline, acquiring spiritual enlightenment and education through a Teacher by
fulfilling his instructions – for real progress is obtained directly through the Master by serving him.
After 25 years of age, marriage is entered into and responsibilities undertaken to make provision for a wife and
children and, if necessary, the parents and sisters. In India it is unacceptable that a woman should be expected to
earn money – her situation is that of a housewife. On the other hand, the husband is responsible for the whole
family and when he reaches the age of 50, the eldest son must take over.
By the age of 50, family considerations have diminished, the children having taken on their due responsibilities,
and so the man can go around teaching and helping others anywhere in the world till he is 75. At this stage,
wandering must end; he returns home to the family and leads a quiet, contemplative life of meditation, in
preparation for the journey into the next life.
Whilst Swami Ji’s wife looked after his ageing parents, his teaching activities grew ever wider, until they
embraced the whole of India. Nevertheless, Swami continually visited his Gurus in the Himalayas for longer or
shorter periods, investigating and analysing their various techniques and concentrating all his findings to a
simple form, whereby the world could learn the essentials of all yogic teachings. It was his love of Humanity
and deep concern about our restless, peaceless, troubled world that prompted him to adapt this learning to the
needs of everybody.
In 1958, his individual development had reached such a stage that his Guru set him the task of spreading Yoga
beyond the boundaries of India, most especially in Europe. He set out from India on foot for Europe, first
returning to his birthplace and then passing on through Lahore, Quetta to Iran, Turkey and Yugoslavia, halting at
intervals to give forth his message to the peoples and investigating their problems.
His initial acquaintance with Europe proper left him profoundly shocked. In whichever direction he moved, he
found only spiritual bankruptcy. We had lost our spiritual connection. Swami Ji now set about to turn the tide
from the material towards the spiritual by changing our daily routine.
It was in Germany where Swami Ji found most response. Professors of Medicine, Nature Cure and Homeopathic
doctors, Chiropractitioners and teachers of gymnastics were all profoundly interested in his simple exercises.
He, in turn, was impressed by their nature cure societies, numerous reform houses (health food stores),
vegetarian societies and the Black Forest sanatoriums with their healing waters. Therefore, it was here that
Swami Ji opened his first permanent Yoga School, and for this he chose the Black Forest area, seeing in it an
affinity with the foothills of the Himalayas. He now has 4 Yoga schools in Europe apart from those in India,
together with several smaller branches. Their purpose is to give the European a firm foundation on which to
build up his spiritual life through a right daily routine and a proper understanding of Yoga which would enable
him to confer with Indian Masters, should he ever travel to the Himalayas. This is of utmost importance for the
European, since his upbringing is unsuitable to cope with the teachings in the manner they are given in an Indian
ashram. There, time and patience and the right connection with the Master, and not money, are the requisites.
Added to this is the difficulty of the language barrier.

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We consider time is money. Swami Ji says, if you have time, you have money – the European has no time and
no money. Accordingly, no peace, no health, no happiness. Our material power is put to improper use:
ammunition, war, killing humans, killing animals – suffering. We must learn to use the material wisely for the
benefit of peace and happiness. We have the golden time now with a Master from India who can impart to us
more understanding of natural laws governing our lives through his four schools founded with the help of pupils
from all over the world.
There are many difficulties besetting the European practitioner of classical Yoga; because through generations of
wrong food habits and incorrect treatment of the body, there is not sufficient elasticity in our muscles and joints.
Swami Dev Murti Ji, fully aware of this, has made it possible for persons of all ages to practice his system of
Yoga. He includes amongst his pupils a 90 year old gentleman from Berlin and a 127 year old lady from
Bulgaria.
The spinal cord holds the secrets to the recovery of man’s health and spiritual well-being. The horizontal spine
of the animals makes them immune to all of man’s illnesses. On the contrary, the pressure exercised on the spine
by our upright position has caused it to stiffen and lose its elasticity. This prevents the natural flow of vital
fluids. The Crocodile Exercises of Swami Dev Murti Ji are devised to remedy this fault, and are as easy to
perform as they are effective. They are the result of 25 years of study of the needs of the modern man, and some
result is obtained even with only five minutes daily practice.
It is true to say that a surfeit of books on Yoga is available these days; it is equally true to say that a deeper
understanding of Yoga cannot be acquired in reading alone. It must be learned through practice, and in practice
one needs guidance. It is therefore essential to have a Teacher at least for a short time, if one is to derive the
greatest benefit from Yoga.
In addition to the spinal cord, Swami Ji includes in his diagnosis of our multiple sufferings wrong food habits
going back over generations, looseness of morals, no honouring of father, mother, and teacher and other family
relationships, and a disregard of the sacred ties of marriage. Through wrong morals people have thus become
nervous and no longer have a good power of concentration, or the capacity to think really deeply.
Ten years have now passed since Swami Ji first imbued the European atmosphere. During this time, he has
redirected many thousands on the right path, restoring health of body, soul and spirit. This booklet describes all
the exercises taught in Swami Dev Murti Ji’s First Yoga Course. It is hoped that all pupils will practice them
regularly, and quickly advance along the Yoga path.

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Instructions and Advice

In order to reap the full benefits of Swami Ji’s exercises, there are a few simple rules which are to be observed.
The best time to practise is in the early morning when the stomach is completely free. If this is not possible,
there should be an interval of at least 3 hours after the last meal.
Do the exercises in light dress, i.e. bathing suit or shorts. Leave the legs and the feet naked. Whenever possible,
open the window of the room in which you are practising. It is even better if the exercises can be done in the
open air.
Before starting, one should drink sufficient water to fill the stomach. Through the movement of the body the
internal organs are then washed. At the end, we should pass water before taking a shower or washing the body.
No exercises should be performed during the time of menstruation, pregnancy or directly after an operation. At
these times one should make as much meditation as possible.
Never force the body, if you cannot perform a certain exercise fully, do not strain yourself. You will find that
with the regular practice of the more simple exercises the body becomes more and more elastic and as time goes
on, you will be able to do the classical asanas.
Unless otherwise stated, one should commence the exercise by breathing in through the nose, push the breath
down below the navel, hold it there for as long as is comfortably possible while performing the exercise, and
then breathe out, again through the nose. Here the holding of the breath should also not be forced; it will come
by itself with time and practice. The air which we breathe in and hold while doing the exercises has a cleansing
effect on the whole of the inner organs and the blood. All those who have undergone a recent operation, who
have any heart trouble, or suffer from any diseases of the lungs or bronchial tubes, cases of asthma and those
who have disorders of glands or blood circulation should be very careful. Such persons should not perform the
exercises with breath held, but should instead breathe quite normally.
Perform each exercise slowly and deliberately with the eyes closed, concentrating on the part of the body being
exercised. Try to shut out for the duration of the practice all thoughts of everyday life and remain calm and
relaxed.
After each exercise, you should do one of the relaxation exercises described in this booklet.
Try to make for yourself a balanced daily program, e.g. a few crocodile exercises, particularly the 7th, some
breathing exercises, some arm or shoulder rolling, some stomach exercises, the candle etc, and vary it from time
to time.
Do not forget that the best results are obtained through regular daily practice, however short.
The regular practice of the exercises described in this book makes the body clean, fine, light, properly balanced,
gives to it a new vitality, and keeps it healthy. Blood circulation, the functioning of the glands, the cells, bones,
heart, liver, gall are all restored to their original healthy condition and 80% of all illnesses are avoided. The
exercises of Swami Ji, however, are not just ordinary physical exercises for our material body, they affect our
subtle body as well. The psychic nerve centres (Chakras), the solar plexus, the Third Eye, the three main nerves
(Ida, Pingala and Shushumna), the Kundalini, the Tenth Door, all benefit directly or indirectly from them.
We should never forget that the body is the temple of the soul and as such it is our first duty to keep it
permanently clean and healthy in order to reach our spiritual goal.

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First Yoga Course
Complete Relaxation
Owing to his ability to completely relax the body, a Yogi never gets tired, and for this reason he can stay happy
and healthy. But we can also learn to relax completely in a standing, sitting, working or lying position. It takes
only a little time to learn the necessary exercises.
Shavasana (Relaxation)
Lie down outstretched on the back with arms relaxed by the sides. Try to throw off all tension, close the eyes,
breathe in deeply and concentrate at first on the heart, then on the left side of the navel. Remain like this for a
little while breathing deeply down to the navel, and concentrating on “OM, OM, OM”.
Sleeping Relaxation
If one is to obtain sound, restful sleep, it is very important that one should be completely relaxed and in the
correct position.
Lie in Shavasana position for a while, then turn on to the right side, with your right ear down, the navel
downwards, the right arm lying relaxed by the side of the body, the left arm lying loosely half-bent, legs
outstretched and relaxed, allowing the spinal column a certain looseness.
Remain with the eyes closed for a few minutes, concentrating on the heart. Then turn on the stomach, to the left
side. This time the left arm lies by the side of the body, the right arm half-bent, legs outstretched and at ease,
ensuring that the back is mobile. This is the position one should try and remain in during sleep. It makes for a
deeper functioning of the heart and so ensures a good blood circulation. Our bodies have affinity with the solar
system, the right nostril having connection with the sun; so with the right nostril open warmth to the whole body
is assured.
With practice, one easily becomes accustomed to sleeping in this way, resulting in more refreshing sleep and the
regaining of lost energies.
Second Relaxation Exercise

Lie down in Shavasana position with head straight. First raise the right forearm to about 90 degrees, at the same
time bend the right knee, slightly dragging the foot along the ground. Then drop both down again, throwing off
all tension: simultaneously dropping the head to the right without raising it. Do the same with the left arm and
left leg, dropping the head now to the left side. Do this several times, alternating left and right sides.
Third Relaxation Exercise

Same as second, but raise the right forearm with the left leg, and left forearm with the right leg, head dropping
first left, then right.
Fish Relaxation
Lie on the back in Shavasana position with head straight. Now imagine that you are in the position of a fish
lying on dry land rapidly flapping its fins and tail up and down, gradually getting slower until it is dead. Do this
with the arms and legs, raising both forearms, bending both knees and slightly dragging the feet along the
ground, then dropping both feet and hands down again and letting the head fall first to the right then to the left.
Repeat this several times gradually getting slower. This fish relaxation exercise is done in between each of the
twelve crocodile exercises.

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The Twelve Crocodile Exercises of Swami Dev Murti Ji

These exercises are primarily for the improvement of the spinal cord and blood circulation, the vertebral discs,
the nervous system, and for the awakening of the dormant powers within. They also aid the digestion and all the
internal organs. The name derives from the Crocodile which Swami Ji observed during his sojourn in the jungles
of India, noticing that it always rolled over, twisting itself in the mud.
The Crocodile Exercises are all done with the eyes closed.
Zero
Shavasana. Feet about a foot apart; arms stretched out at shoulder level. Take a deep breath down to the navel
and while holding it, twist the lower part of the body to the left, while the chin touches the right shoulder. The
shoulders remain flat on the ground. The left ear, the right hip and the right ankle bone must be in line. At the
same time the right toe touches the left heel, the left little toe touches the floor, the hip raised. Then do the same
in the opposite direction the chin touching the left shoulder. One should make this exercise twice to each side.
Old people and anyone suffering from asthma, heart-trouble, thyroid gland and lung disorders and poor blood
circulation should do the exercises without holding the breath (i.e. with normal breathing).
First
Shavasana. First cross the right foot over the left, spread the arms outward at shoulder level, take a deep breath
down to the navel, and while holding it, slowly turn the body over to the right, the shoulders remaining flat on
the ground, the head turning left, the feet right, endeavouring to touch the ground with the toes. Do the same in
the opposite direction, repeating as long as the breath can be held comfortably, first one side and then the other.
Then perform the fish relaxation three or four times.
Second
The same exercise, but now crossing the left foot over the right, first turning the feet to the left, head to the right.
Fish relaxation.
Third
Place the heel of the right foot between the large and second toe of the left. Spread the arms outward, take a
deep breath and press the air down to the navel. With the breath so held, turn the body slowly to the left, so that
the edges of the feet touch the ground, at the same time, turn the head to the right and raise the right hip, the
shoulders remaining flat on the ground. In this position, the ankle bones, right hip and left ear are in one line.
Now turn body to the right and head to the left, repeating as long as the breath can be held. Fish relaxation.
Fourth
This exercise is performed in the same way as the third, but this time putting the left heel between the large and
second toes of the right foot. Fish relaxation.
Fifth
Shavasana. First place the outside of the right ankle just above the left kneecap. With arms outstretched at
shoulder level, take a deep breath, press the air down to the navel and while holding it, turn the body as before,
shoulders remaining on the ground, endeavouring to bring the right knee as near to the ground as possible. Then
moving it back to touch the ground on the opposite side, while the head is turned opposite, first to the right, and
then to the left. This gives a twist to another part of the spinal column. Fish relaxation.

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Sixth
This exercise is performed in the same way as the fifth, in this case putting the outside of the left ankle just
above the right kneecap, the knee turning first to the right and the head to the left. Fish relaxation.
Seventh (a)
Shavasana. First draw both feet up to the thighs, then open the knees and set the feet apart. With arms at
shoulder level, take a deep breath, press the air down to the navel and while holding it, bring the left knee to the
ground on the left and at the same time bringing the right knee to the left heel. Repeat to the right side and
continue as long as the breath is held. The shoulders remain flat on the floor, the head turning the opposite side
to the legs each time. Fish relaxation.
Seventh (b)
This is done in a similar manner to (a), except that this time the legs remain pressed together turning from left to
right, and right to left, the head always opposite. It should be noted that the foot lying uppermost should not
touch the floor. Fish relaxation.
These two exercises are especially good for correcting the navel. Most people feel pain, when the area on either
the right or left of the navel is pressed. This is due to a wrong internal position of the navel and Manipur
Chakra, one of the most important nerve-centres of the body. Both these exercises should be included in one’s
daily practise.
Seventh (c)
Lying on the back with the arms outstretched at shoulder level on either side, draw the knees together over the
chest, take a deep breath, pressing the air down to the navel and while holding it there, turn the knees over to the
left, then to the right, touching the ground each side. The head turns each time in the opposite direction. Fish
relaxation.
Eighth (a) and (b)

Lying on the back, draw both knees together up to the chest, clasping the hands together over the knees. Then
turn the whole body first to the left side, then to the right side several times, turning the head always in the
opposite direction. Fish relaxation.
Then rock backwards and forwards, holding the breath for each exercise. Fish relaxation.
Ninth (a)
While lying on the back, make a cycling movement with the arms and legs, at the same time laughing heartily, as
if one was experiencing a bout of uncontrollable laughter. Repeat the cycling backwards.
The effect of this exercise is to replenish the lungs with clean air, so, the deeper the laughter, the better the
results.
Ninth (b)
Remain lying down flat outstretched, laughing with the mouth closed, so that the air is forced through the
nostrils.

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Tenth
In Shavasana position, feet together, toes pointed, stretch the arms over the body, interlace the fingers, then turn
the hands outwards, so that the palms are facing outside. Breathe in deeply, press the air down to the navel, and
while holding it, make a circular movement with arms outstretched from the right side over the head down to the
left, pushing outwards all the time. Then take a second breath, move them in the opposite direction.
This is a wonderful exercise for the joints as well as the spinal column and is also very good for the five Pranas
and five Upanas. This exercise is also a guard against rheumatism. Fish relaxation.
Eleventh
Lie down on the side stretching the arms above the head with thumbs linked and raise a little from the ground.
Legs stretched out together with feet also raised, then with the breath pressed down to navel, roll once or twice to
the left or right, then back again. Fish relaxation.
Twelfth
This last crocodile exercise is done in a sitting position: Padmasana (Lotus position), Siddhasana (putting the
heel of the left foot to the groin of the right leg, crossing the right leg over the left one) or simply by crossing the
legs. Sit with back straight and hands on knees. Breathe in only to the chest and while holding it, roll the
shoulders. Try to make a circular movement, first cycling, forward and then backward, halting for breath in
between each movement, and relax by dropping the chin on to the chest; then with both shoulders in equal
rhythm, first forward and then backward. Again after a new breath and relaxation, lifting the right shoulder, then
left shoulder alternately. And finally bring the left shoulder forward, while the right one is pressed backward,
and vice versa. After another pause, lift both shoulders together. The head remains stationary throughout.
Notes
During these exercises, when breathing in, concentrate on the Mantram “HARI OM” thinking at the same time
that all strength and goodness is entering the body, and with each out-breathing, all weakness is dispelled.
These are the first series of twelve Crocodile Exercises of Swami Dev Murti Ji. There is a series of seven others,
and when once mastered, most of the classical asanas can be undertaken.
Practice regularly until it becomes a daily routine; you will be grateful for having made it so, both now and in the
years to come.

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Asanas (Postures)
Altogether, 84 asanas are practised by the Yogis. Swami Dev Murti Ji has selected four to be included with his
first Yoga course.
Sarvangasana (The “Candle”)

Swami Dev Murti Ji advises doing this asana instead of Sirshasana (standing on the head), until all the Yoga
cleaning exercises have been learnt, because, owing to the impurities in the blood stream, standing on the head
can have dangerous effects.
Lie down in Shavasana position. This being a longer exercise, it is not possible to hold your breath throughout.
So, breathe normally. With legs stretched out together, raise them from the ground up to 25 degrees, stop for a
few moments, then continue to lift them up to 45 degrees and on to 90 degrees. Another pause, then lift the body
up straight from the shoulders (i.e. the candle position), giving support by placing the hands on the hips, make a
cycling movement with the legs, then a criss-cross movement; afterwards a backward and forward movement. If
possible, take the feet over the head until the toes reach the ground (Halasana), putting the hands together behind
the back as in Indian Greeting (this is a meditation position). Remain so for a while, then return to candle
position and, finally, slowly return to Shavasana position. Breathe deeply and massage face, chest and arms
while still lying.
This exercise is especially good for ladies; it helps to clean the blood and to improve the circulation, and has
beneficial effects on the thyroid gland and the spinal cord. It is also a stimulation for the nervous system. While
Sarvangasana curves the spinal column in an outward direction, the three following asanas curve the spinal
column in an inward direction.
Singhasana (The “Lion”)

Lie down on the stomach, legs outstretched, feet together, then, while breathing in, raise the upper part of the
body from the hips, supporting it by the arms, palms remaining flat on the ground, head thrown back, and with
tongue stretched out, force out all the air through the mouth making a roaring sound, like a lion, then lower the
body flat on to the ground without breath. Pause a moment, then repeat several times. This exercise is
especially good for the abdominal region.
Utanpadasana (The “Legs Raised” or The “Boat”)

Lie down on the stomach with legs and arms outstretched, feet together, and hands linked by the thumbs.
Breathe in deeply, and while holding the breath in the abdomen, try to lift first the arms and the chest, then the
legs, making a rocking movement, each time getting higher. The exercise is especially good for stomach and
intestines, as well as the spinal column and the Chakras (nerve centres), and massages the navel.
Dhanushasana (The “Bow”)

Lie down on the stomach with legs bent, knees together, clasping the ankle joints with each hand. Breathe in
deeply and with breath held in the belly, try to rock up and down, raising first the upper part of the body, then the
knees as many times as possible; afterwards, completely relax stretched out on the floor. These last two asanas
should only be practised by younger persons. One should never force the body with Yoga exercises. These two
asanas are nevertheless good for all persons who suffer from stomach and intestinal troubles. Dhanushasana
develops energy and vitality; it can help chronic constipation. It makes the liver more active, and has an
improving effect on rheumatism in the legs, knees and hands.
Those who have undergone recent operations or have thyroid gland disorders, should not practise these
exercises.

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The Horse Power Exercise (Maha-Bandha or Tri-Bandha)

For cleaning and strengthening the inner organs.
This exercise can be done either in the standing, sitting, or Siddhasana positions. Breathe in, pressing the breath
down to the navel. In 3 closures: pressing the chin to the chest (Jalandhara Bandha), closing the anus muscle
(Mula Bandha), and pulling the organs against the spinal column (Uddiyana Bandha).
Hold the base of the palms of the hands together below the navel and make fists with the hands pressing the
fingers together, and slowly lift them upwards co-ordinating this movement with the lifting up inwardly of the
rectum and all the abdominal organs. Remain in this position as long as the breath can be held then relax and
repeat the process. This exercise is especially helpful for older people suffering from enuresis and prostate gland
disorders. The rhythm of this horse power exercise is in the proportions 1—4—2—1 (see Pranayama in 4
Phases below).
This is one of the most important Yoga exercises and should be practised daily.
Ladies Exercise – for the abdominal region

1. Sitting with the legs stretched out wide apart, one turns the body to the left, breathes in, pressing the air
down to the navel, holds the breath, holding the chin on the chest (Jalandhara Bandha), then putting the left
arm behind the back, one bends the body forward, bringing the right hand to the left foot, and the nose to the
knee, at the same time breathing out. Lift up the body without breathing, turn it to the right side. Breathe in
again and repeat on the right side the same exercise. Taking the right arm behind the back and touching the
right foot with the left hand, etc.
2. Kneel down, sit back on the heels, knees as far apart as possible, hands crossed behind the back. Breathe in,
down to the navel, and while holding the breath, press the chin to the chest, and bend down, putting the right
shoulder to the left knee – the head not touching the ground – and breathe out.
3. Then take another big breath and repeat the process; this time putting the left shoulder to the right knee.
Continue alternating left and right positions. This exercise is very good for correcting the navel region of
the body, one of the main nerve centres.
Pranayamas (Breathing Exercises)
Electric Pranayama
Lie down in Shavasana position, breathe in deeply, pressing the air down to the navel, hold the breath as long as
possible, then suddenly force it out through the pursed mouth. Repeat 10 or 12 times. It is a wonderful exercise
to overcome tiredness.
There are heating and cooling Pranayamas for warming and refreshing the body. The heating Pranayamas
relieve chronic conditions such as tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis and even cancer.
For the four heating Pranayamas, one sits in either Lotus or Siddhasana positions, or just with crossed legs: they
can also be done standing up.
Bhastrika Pranayama
Close the mouth and eyes and with clenched hands, stretch arms forward, at the same time opening the hands.
Breathe in, then pull the arms backward, bringing clenched hands to shoulder level and while doing so, breathe
out (breathing through the nose only throughout the exercise). Commence slowly, gradually quickening the
pace, slowing down again. Repeat the process with arms stretching upwards; then again with arms stretching
outwards.

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Coughing Like An Old Man

With mouth closed, breath in, pressing the air down to the navel. Bend the upper part of the body backward, at
the same time flinging arms outward. Then while breathing out clasp the hands firmly together, bend the body
forward as close to the ground as possible, at the same time with mouth closed, try coughing like an old man.
Repeat several times.
Pranayama In Four Phases

Proportions 1—4—2—1. The phases are being counted with the fingers of the left hand. The thumb moving
along the four fingers. The right hand rests on the knee. The first phase: breathe in to the count of two, then
hold the breath. Second phase: for 8 counts move the stomach in and out. Third phase: breathe out bending
forward to the count of four, at the same time coughing like an old man with the mouth closed, hands together.
Fourth phase: remain bent for 2 counts without breath. Then start again with the first phase: bringing the body
backward to the count of 2.
Surya Bhedan Pranayama

This breathing exercise is also done in 4 phases. Close the right nostril with the right thumb, the forefinger
remaining between the eyebrows, while the remaining fingers lie at the left side of the nose. The left hand resting
on the knee. First phase: the right side of the nose is closed while breathing in for 2 counts through the left
nostril. Second phase: close the left nostril up with the rest of the fingers, and with breath retained, for 8 counts,
move the stomach in and out. Third phase: the right nostril is opened, while breathing out to the count of 4,
coughing at the same time with closed mouth like an old man, body bending forward. Fourth phase: remain bent
for 2 counts without breath and start again with the first phase by using opposite nostrils.
Later, when your breathing has more developed through the practice of the exercises, you can increase the ratio
count to 4—16—8—4. This exercise is very good for purifying the nerves as well as the intestines.
Namaskaram Pranayama
Put the palms of the hands together in front of the chest (the Indian way of greeting) and standing with the legs
slightly ajar, sniff in and out through the nose, slowly bending the head and upper part of the body towards the
ground. Then backwards as far as possible. Repeat several times.
NB: This exercise should also be done after performing the “NETI KRIYA” exercise.
Three Relaxation Exercises in standing position

Move around quickly dangling arms, legs and hands, head dropped, and with tongue hanging out, making a
babbling noise just as though tension was dropping away freely from all parts of the body.
Twist the whole body starting with the feet in crouching position and working upwards; legs, hips, arms, body,
hands, neck, just like a snake dancer. At the same time, laughing and trying to remain stationary.
Standing upright, throw out the right arm and the right leg simultaneously, as if pushing something out of the
way. First forwards, then sideways, then backwards. At the same time, force the breath out through the pursed
mouth. Repeat, using the left arm and left leg.
Exercises for the Spinal Column

Stand upright with the feet a little apart. Breathe in deeply and while holding the breath, fling both arms to the
left, taking them as far round the body as possible, at the same time turning the head to the right side. Then
swing the arms back and around to the right side, turning the head to the left. Continue as long as the breath can
be held. This gives a fine twist to the spinal column.

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Now raise the arms outwards to the shoulder level. Lift the forearms vertically and clench the fists. Then again
breathe in deeply and while holding the breath turn the arms and other parts of the body first to the left, then to
the right. The head turning in the opposite direction each time. The knees should bend slightly with each turn
enabling a better twist of the spinal column to be made.
Exercises for the Arms, Shoulders and Spinal Column

Standing upright, put the right foot forward and with the left foot at a right angle to it, take a deep breath,
pressing the air down to the navel. Then while holding it, swing the left arm, making a complete circle,
quickening the pace so long as the breath can be comfortably retained; first forwards, then in reverse. At the
same time, the chest and stomach should be massaged, putting the left foot forward and proceeding accordingly.
Now, swinging both arms simultaneously, while the breath is held, first forwards then backwards. Then, with
renewed breath, twist the body round as far as possible to the right, while still swinging the arms, then round to
the left. While still standing in one position, but raising the toes slightly in order to produce a wider twist.
Jumping Exercise
In a crouching position, but with the back upright, jump up and down on the toes, at the same time swinging the
arms one across the other, with each jump.
Eye Exercises
(These are done in a standing position.) Hold the right hand clenched but the thumb remaining upright, at a
distance of about 12 inches in front of the face. First fix the eyes on the thumbnail. Then, choosing a certain
point in the distance, transfer the gaze from the thumb to this point. Alternating from one to the other,
concentrating in turn a little while on each point.
NB: After each of the prescribed exercises, rub the palms of the hands together, and place them over the closed
eyes. This gives relaxation to the eyes.
Blink the eyes quickly and at the same time, snap the thumb and the forefingers of both hands together.
With arms stretched out sideways at shoulder level, clench the fists, the thumbs standing upright. While the head
remains stationary, make a circular rolling motion of the eyes by allowing them to wander from the left thumb
upwards to the sky and from there to the right thumb, then to the ground and back to the left thumb; thus
completing the circle. Do the same in the opposite direction. Continue for a while accordingly.
Stretch straight forward the right arm with clenched fist, but with thumb standing upright at eye level. Fix the
eyes on the nail of the thumb and with eyes remaining focused there, draw the thumb slowly to the tip of the
nose. Repeat several times (this is a preliminary exercise for meditation).
Same procedure as above, but this time with thumb turned downwards and drawn up to the “third eye” position,
i.e. between the eyebrows.
These exercises can also be repeated with the left hand.
Massage of the Temples

Massage the temples by pressing the thumbs in a circular direction forwards and backwards.

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Nauli Kriya
The stomach and intestines can be cleaned by a number of exercises which are called “NAULI KRIYA”.
One of the main nerve centres of the body is the Manipur Chakra, “Solar Plexus”, which is situated under the
navel. This is especially influenced by this exercise; furthermore the Nauli is a wonderful massage for the
intestines, the lower organs and even for the lower part of the lungs.
It is performed in 3 phases as follows:
1. Expel all breath by bending the upper part of the body forward, the arms swinging to the ground.
2. While remaining without breath, draw in the abdomen as close to the spinal column as possible; the body
being raised to a slightly leaning position with hands resting on the thighs.
3. Start to massage down the thighs with the palms; first of all, both palms together. This helps to bring the
abdominal muscles into action.
Repeat the movement, but this time massaging first one thigh and then the other in sequence. This action helps
to loosen the abdominal muscles separately.
Finally try rolling these abdominal muscles in a forward circle and then backwards.
NB: These Nauli exercises should only be done on a completely empty stomach. The best time to practise it is
early in the morning before breakfast. They can also be performed sitting in the Lotus position.
Neti Kriya
The full name of this nose cleaning exercise is:
NETI JYOTI PRAKASHINI NETI
It is however far more than just a cleaning of the nasal tracts. With the practice of it, numerous ailments can be
cleared up and even more illnesses can be avoided, because the whole blood circulation is improved. The
Pranayamas (breathing exercises) are more effective and Neti Kriya helps a person to dispense with the
unhealthy habit of smoking. The first time this exercise is done, it should be with a Teacher who provides the
Pupil with a Neti tube. The exercise, which consists of inserting this Neti tube through the nostril and pulling it
out of the mouth, should be done in the morning, on an empty stomach. It is advisable to put a small knob of
cow butter in the nostrils, as this will act as a lubricant for the rubber tube. Daily practice of Neti Kriya is a
safeguard against many dreaded illnesses.
The Aims of Swami Dev Murti Ji

To endeavour for the welfare, progress and peace of mankind. Helping people all over the world to become
more healthy and harmonious through Yoga.
HARI OM!
SHRI RAM!
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Explanation of the Cover

The pictures on the inner of the front cover and inner and outer back cover of the German booklet relate to:
RELAXATION POSITIONS 1-3:

1. Lying on the back completely relaxed (Shavasana).
2. Lying right-side (5 minutes before sleeping).
3. The left-side position in which to go to sleep, the navel downwards. This results in sound restful sleep, an
improved blood circulation and so, better health.
CROCODILE EXERCISES 1-12:

The first three photographs illustrate the Crocodile Exercises 1 to 6 being performed by the Swami Ji.
Crocodile Exercises 7, 8 & 9 are pictured on the right bottom of the front inner cover.
Crocodile Exercises 10, 11, 12 are illustrated top right of the back inner cover.
THE NAULI EXERCISE

These pictures bottom right inner back cover illustration from 10 to 15 the different phase of the Nauli exercise.
10. Breathing in putting all the breath in the stomach.
11. All the breath exhaled, stomach drawn back as near to the spine as possible.
12. Massaging the thigh right side, in order to bring the right stomach muscle into action.
13. The same bringing the left stomach muscle into action.
14. Massaging both thighs together bringing the stomach muscles into the centre of the stomach.
15. Swami Dev Murti Ji performing the Nauli while in a Sarvangasana position.
PRANAYAMAS
In the pictures on the right top back cover the following four Pranayamas are illustrated:
1. Bhastrika Pranayama.
2. Sheetali Pranayama.
3. Seetkari Pranayama.
4. Surya Bhedan Pranayama.

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Swami Dev Murti Ji with his Master Shri 1008
Jack Boulton with his Master Swami Dev Murti Ji

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Jack Boulton, Swami Dev Murti Ji, a Student, and Shri 1008
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Instructions and Advice

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First Yoga Course

Second Relaxation Exercise

Third Relaxation Exercise

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The Twelve Crocodile Exercises of Swami Dev Murti Ji

Then perform the fish relaxation three or four times.

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Eighth (a) and (b)

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Sarvangasana (The “Candle”)

Singhasana (The “Lion”)

Utanpadasana (The “Legs Raised” or The “Boat”)

Dhanushasana (The “Bow”)

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The Horse Power Exercise (Maha-Bandha or Tri-Bandha)

Ladies Exercise – for the abdominal region

Pranayamas (Breathing Exercises)

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Coughing Like An Old Man

Pranayama In Four Phases

Surya Bhedan Pranayama

Three Relaxation Exercises in standing position

Exercises for the Spinal Column

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Exercises for the Arms, Shoulders and Spinal Column

These exercises can also be repeated with the left hand.

Massage of the Temples

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It is performed in 3 phases as follows:

NETI JYOTI PRAKASHINI NETI

The Aims of Swami Dev Murti Ji

Explanation of the Cover

RELAXATION POSITIONS 1-3:

2. Lying right-side (5 minutes before sleeping).

CROCODILE EXERCISES 1-12:

THE NAULI EXERCISE

10. Breathing in putting all the breath in the stomach.

4. Surya Bhedan Pranayama.

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