I didn’t say you did, just that there are techniques in yoga that are useful to magicians.
Also like…. I’m not the first person ever to say this about yoga and magick? Not by far.
“I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation.”
― George Bernard Shaw
“The Order of Emergent Magi
have a saying, “The Citadel of Emergent Magick is built from stone mined from
the disciplines of yoga.” We use the word yoga as it comes closest to describing
the set of exercises used by magi to develop their ability. As many have
pointed out, yoga means “to join.” In the context of Emergent Magick (EMK), it
means to join with universal consciousness. While inspired by the practice
developed in India from which the name is taken, the yoga in EMK should not be
seen as synonymous with the varied Hindu mystical practices. It should also not
be confused with the stretching and poses which are a bastardized form of hatha
yoga practiced in strip malls all across Western nations. (Though there is nothing wrong with doing that as well).
Yoga encompasses a variety
of activities that can be used by a magus to improve their ability to alter
consciousness. In fact, the Order of Emergent Magi believe it is the only way
to develop any level of proficiency as a magus. Exercise can be seen as the
best analogy. Just like exercise, different forms develop different skills and
strengthen different body parts. An athlete has different routines to develop
cardio-vascular strength, muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination. A
magus has different yoga routines to develop their ability to control their own
consciousness, sense other consciousness, join with consciousness, and separate
from it as need be.
Many magi confuse yoga
with magick. While yoga can be a mystical experience, it remains controlled by
the magus. True magick always requires interaction with consciousness outside
the magus’s direct control.”
– Threskiornis, “Emergent Magick: Rebuilding Our Tribes Through Ritual and Meaning”