by Reproducing the effects of sensations with the mind
In contrast to the earlier concentration exercises, this one relies on more subtle perceptual elements, requiring a less focused and more complex sensation to reproduce than merely the shape and colour of an object or a sound effect.
In the IIH text, Bardon does not mention purely tactile sensations, such as roughness. The exercise focuses on generating feelings of cold, heat, gravity, lightness, hunger, thirst, and fatigue. Although tactile sensations are not a primary focus of the exercise, they can still be experienced.
Begin your practice by sitting comfortably in your favourite position with your eyes closed. Focus on evoking the sensation associated with one of the experiences mentioned. Keep in mind that this is a mental exercise designed to train the mental counterparts of our physical senses. The goal is to reproduce the sensation in your mind without associating it with the physical situation that initially caused it. We achieve this by relying on the memory of the feeling, detached from its physical context. This method allows us to reverse the typical reaction process, enabling us to experience sensations like cold or heat through concentrated mental effort.
The exercise can be concluded when we can maintain the sensations mentioned for five minutes.
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