I appreciate your replies but they leave me more confused. Why does Master Lin teach an advanced breathing technique as the default method of breathing? One web site says: "Be very cautious when practicing Reverse Breathing. Do not practice more than 3 minutes at a time, and don’t force it or you may injure yourself." See
http://members.tripod.com/internalart/the%20art%20of%20meditation/breathing.htm I understand that Master Lin has his own viewpoint and system, but it is a system that builds on the perennial wisdom. In every system that I am familiar with breathing techniques are crucial and you do not begin with advanced techniques; instead you work up to them.
Any further clarification would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Barry
