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=== Prana Bindu training ===

The Bene Gesserit develop their physical abilities as well as their mental abilities. A trained Sister has full control over each muscle in her body; this is called ''prana bindu'' training. It allows her to bend the last joint in her little toe while remaining otherwise motionless or put a remarkable amount of force behind a physical blow (unarmed attacks being a part of their specialized martial art called "the Weirding Way"). They can bend and contort their bodies in ways that most would consider impossible. A Sister can also completely control her breathing and heart rate, to the degree that she can appear dead to most tests even after intense physical exertion. They can commit suicide at will by simply stopping their hearts. Finally, they can control their need for food and water to the extremes of hunger and thirst. It is hinted at that should a Bene Gesserit wish to, she could liveslow forever withouther aging process dramatically, controlling every aspect of her metabolism. Of course, no Bene Gesserit would ever do this as it would call too much attention and reveal too much of their abilities.

==Weaknesses of the Bene Gesserit==