Ritual

Fasting

⁰ Here are the reasons for fasting:

1. Mourning
2. Motivation
3. Mental clarity
4. Health

¹ Here are several kinds of fast:

1. Daniel Fast: Abstain from meat for a week
2. Water fast: Consume only water for 48 hours
3. Intermittent fast: Eat once daily for a week

Guidance

⁰ Variants of the Socratic method, such as Rogerian Psychotherapy, are a useful general-purpose tool to discover hidden thought in the mind of another. ¹ Tarot is likewise an effective means to help friends help themselves.

Holidays

⁰ We recognize the following holidays:

1. Christmas, during which time we remember the Ancestors
2. Easter, during which time we consider our Descendants

Meditation

⁰ Body-scan

1. Begin by finding a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down
2. Bring your attention to your feet. Notice any sensations or feelings in your feet
3. Now, shift your attention to your lower legs. Feel the sensations in your calf muscles and shins
4. Direct your awareness to your knees. Notice any sensations or tension in this area
5. Shift your attention to your thighs. Feel the weight and sensations in your upper legs
6. Bring your focus to your hips and pelvis. Notice any sensations or areas of tightness
7. Now, move your attention to your abdomen. Feel the rise and fall of your breath in this area
8. Direct your awareness to your chest. Notice the gentle expansion and contraction with each breath
9. Shift your attention to your upper back. Feel the sensations and any areas of tension in this region
10. Bring your focus to your shoulders. Notice any tightness or release of tension in this area
11. Now, direct your awareness to your arms and hands. Feel any sensations or tingling in your limbs
12. Shift your attention to your neck. Notice any areas of stiffness or relaxation in this part of your body
13. Bring your focus to your head. Notice any sensations, such as warmth, coolness, or pressure
14. Now, direct your awareness to your face. Notice any sensations or areas of tension, such as the jaw or forehead
15. Finally, bring your attention to your entire body as a whole. Feel the sensation of being present and relaxed

Deep Breathing

⁰ With this device, I can produce two tones: Bass and Tone. ¹ I will play each four times. ² When you hear the tone, breathe in. ³ When you hear the bass, breathe out. ⁴ deep_breathing.mp3.

Music

⁰ The following comprise our musical tradition

1. Speaking Tongues
2. The holy pentatonic (God's tonality)
3. The Om

¹ It is permitted to sing the music of any faith. ² If it causes you to prefer a specific faith to the Doctine, you should join that faith.

Sacraments

⁰ We recognize the following sacraments, or rites:

1. Birth
2. Marriage
3. Burial

Yoga

⁰ Here is the Deist Yoga routine

1. Mountain Pose
   1. Stand tall with your feet together
   2. Straighten your spine and relax your shoulders
   3. Place your hands by your sides with palms facing forward
   4. Take deep breaths and find your balance
2. Forward Fold
   1. From Mountain Pose, exhale and bend forward at the hips
   2. Keep your back straight as you fold forward
   3. Allow your hands to hang down towards the floor
   4. If possible, reach for your toes or grasp the backs of your ankles
   5. Relax your head, neck, and shoulders, and let the weight of your upper body stretch your hamstrings and lower back
   6. Hold the pose for a few breaths or longer
   7. To release, engage your core and slowly come back up to standing
3. Downward-Facing Dog
   1. Walk your hands outward
   2. Straighten your arms and legs, forming an inverted 'V' shape
   3. Press your heels toward the ground and lengthen your spine
   4. Hold the pose and take deep breaths
4. Cobra Pose
   1. Lie on your stomach with your legs extended and tops of your feet pressing into the mat.
   2. Place your hands beneath your shoulders, fingers pointing forward.
   3. Inhale and slowly lift your chest off the mat, keeping your elbows close to your body.
   4. Lengthen your spine and gaze forward, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
   5. Hold the pose, breathing deeply and feeling the stretch in your abdomen and chest.
5. Upward-Facing Dog
   1. Lie face down on the mat with your legs extended and tops of your feet pressing into the mat.
   2. Place your palms on the mat next to your ribs, fingers pointing forward.
   3. Inhale and press your hands firmly into the mat as you straighten your arms, lifting your chest off the mat.
   4. Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest and lifting your gaze.
   5. Keep your legs active, pressing the tops of your feet and thighs into the mat.
   6. Hold the pose, breathing deeply and feeling the stretch in your abdomen and chest.
6. Warrior I
   1. Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart
   2. Step your right foot forward and turn your left foot slightly outward
   3. Bend your right knee, keeping it aligned with your ankle
   4. Raise your arms overhead and gaze forward
   5. Hold the pose, feeling strength in your legs and grounding through your feet
7. Tree Pose
   1. Stand tall with your feet together and arms by your sides
   2. Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot off the ground
   3. Place the sole of your right foot against your inner left thigh or calf
   4. Bring your hands to your heart center or extend them overhead
   5. Find your balance and focus on a steady breath
8. Bridge Pose
   1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-distance apart
   2. Place your arms alongside your body with palms facing down
   3. Press your feet into the mat and lift your hips upward
   4. Engage your core and thighs as you lift your chest toward your chin
   5. Hold the pose, breathing deeply and feeling the stretch in your chest and hips
9. Child's Pose
   1. Start on your hands and knees, with your knees slightly wider than hip-width apart
   2. Lower your hips back towards your heels as you reach your arms forward
   3. Rest your forehead on the mat and