Energizing Brain

Our brain is a complex mechanism. It contains millions of cells capable of connecting to other cells in ten to fifty ways. This gives it a computing power unimaginable. But none of it is being utilized at present. Even the most intelligent among us only uses only a small part of this mechanism and our normal activities are conducted by the reptilian brain as it is called.
Yet our brain has not become as dexterous or as competent as most of our body parts. This is because every single action of our body has been perfected by thousands of years of competition while our brain had but little competition in the world that we live. We do not have rivals in this world capable of pitting against us intellectually. This has left our brain at a very poor state of development compared to rest of our body parts. One reason why we can build machines that match us or out shine us in the process of assimilation and use of data is because of this slow development of brain. But if we want to create a robot which is capable of doing the same things we do with the same dexterity, it is not easy. Some of the modern Hi-End robots are now just in to the realm of insects as far as design is concerned.
But what we are concerned here is not the design or capabilities of computers and robots. Is there any method by which we can energies this giant thing we carry inside our skull (often for ornamental purpose) and make use of it in constructive ways? The brain has been established as the seat of mind more or less by the science. It has also been found that the organ functions by an electrochemical process of shifting of Potassium and Sodium from inside and outside cells. This is the cause of the electrical potential which travels forth to various parts of the body with instructions.
We have seen that most of our action is controlled by the reptilian brain and that most parts of the brain are unused. This can be rectified by Yoga. Several studies have established that the practice of Yoga considerably improves the functioning of the brain.
This is more so in the case of Pranayama. As we know, our normal breathing is involuntary. This process is under the control of medulla oblongata, autonomic nerves and the chemicals circulating in the body. By pranayama exercise this involuntary process can be brought under the will of the practitioner. I had out lined what pranayama could do to help us and what it actual practice aims at in some of my earlier blog posts. Bringing in more oxygen into the body alone cures many of the ailments of the body. But by using the power of imagination we can further enhance the development of our brain by sending the subtle force called prana into it.
So at all times imagine that purified prana is being sent to the brain when you practice pranayama. If you can couple it with controlling your animal urges, such as libidinal urges you will see an immediate improvement in the functioning of the brain. Your memory would improve and your mental reaction time will surprise you. I have experienced this myself. So this practice is advised. You do not have to go in for the more difficult practices of Pranayama for it. Just Nadi Sudhi type would do. Try it and reap rewards. I believe that this would alleviate some of the toxicities created by harmful electronic and magnetic radiation