MAP: By what mechanism does a water fast work?

[alwayson4]

In "Mastering Astral Projection", the juice and water fasts are introduced as advanced ways to muster energy for OBE purposes.

By what mechanism does a water fast work? (to increase energy availibilty on the third day).

[Robert Bruce]

G'day,

Fasting purges the body of matter, waste and toxins included.

Digestion takes up a lot of the body's energy resources, and once the stomach is empty this energy becomes available for other purposes.

Fasting is also a traditional way to build willpower muscle, which is invaluable for any spiritual pursuit.

Also note the purging and cleansing practices of the Yogis. These are done because any foreign matter or dirt that is near to the site of a primary energy center, chakra, will interfere with its higher functioning.

For example, if you sniff water up your nose until it trickles down the back of your throat, and blow, and repeat a couple of times, you remove all dirt and matter from the inside of the nasal passages. This increases the level of activity of the brow center, the third eye.

Fasting and various purging and cleansing exercises do the same thing for different areas of the body.

A simple 3 day water fast is a very basic way to improve energy levels.

Robert