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yogic flying

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yogic flying (yōˑ·gik flīˑ·ing),
n a meditation practice in which the practitioner's body lifts off the ground and hops forward and the practitioner experiences exhilaration and bliss. This technique increases coherent brain function and is an aspect of the TM—Sidhi program. See also TM—Sidhi program.


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