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Air Therapy
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Air Therapy
Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
• Air Bath• Swar Sadhana• Massage• Exercise• Yogic Postures (Aasan)• Breathing• Pranayama
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Air Bath
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Air Bath
Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
(Morning / Evening Walk)Called the BEST EXERCISE
Method• Walk in fresh air only• Don’t Talk when you Walk (Feel Oneness with Nature)• Walk with empty stomach• Healthy person: 5-7 km/day Weak person: 0.5-1 km/day (Gradually increasing)• Speed: 1 km in 10 min
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Air Bath
Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
(Morning / Evening Walk)Called the BEST EXERCISE
Method• Must do deep breathing
during walking Procedure (7:4:7)
Inhale: 7 steps Hold: 4 steps Exhale: 7 steps
(For Beginners - 4:2:6)www.indianetzone.com/photos_gallery/
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Air Bath
Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
(Morning / Evening Walk)
Benefits• External/Internal cleansing• Better mental health
positive thoughts• Skin Healthy, Soft, Bright• Muscles Stronger• More blood supply to the
heart blood purification• Less pressure on heart
people of all ages can do it
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Air Bath
Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
(Morning / Evening Walk)
Benefits• Walking on clean, dew
drenched grass makes eye-sight better
• Increased vital life force
images.google.com search –walking barefoot on grass
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Breathing
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Breathing
Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
• Types of Breathing• Proper Method of
Breathing• 10 Minute Breathing
Exercise• Special Therapeutic
Breathinghttp://lifecoaching.dieterpauwels.com/userfiles/image/breathing.jpg
Must be done with empty stomach
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Types of Breathing
1. Abdominal2. Thoracic3. Clavicular4. Thoraco-Abdominal
(Yogic)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Must be done with empty stomach
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Abdominal
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Sit in meditative posture OR Lie in Shavasana
• Relax the entire body• Breathe normally• Place right hand on the
abdomen
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May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 12Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Place right hand on the abdomen• Inhale Right hand should move out• Exhale Right hand should move in
Try not to expand chest or move shoulders
Inhaling
Exhaling
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Abdominal1
May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 13Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Breathe slowly & deeply through abdomen with full awareness
Continue for 2 minutes
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Exhaling
Inhaling
Try not to expand chest
or move shoulders
Abdominal1
May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 14Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Sit in meditative posture (back straight, neck straight, hands in the lap, smile on the face)• Relax the entire body• Breathe normally• Focus on chest motion
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Thoracic2
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• Inhale by slowly expanding the rib cage
• Feel movement of individual ribs outwards and upwards
• Expand the chest as much as possible
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Thoracic2
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• Exhale by relaxing the chest muscles
• Feel the rib cage contracting
• Force air out of lungs
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Breathe slowly and deeply through the chest with
total awareness
Continue for 2 minutes
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Thoracic2
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Clavicular(Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Sit in meditative posture OR Lie in Shavasana
• Relax the entire body• Do thoracic breathing a few
times
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May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 18Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Inhale Expand the ribs• When ribs are fully
expanded
Inhale little more Shoulders & Collar Bone
should move up slightly
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Clavicular(Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
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May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 19Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Exhale slowly First releasing the
lower neck and upper chest
Then relax rest of the rib cage
Continue for 2 minutes
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Clavicular(Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
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(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Inhale First abdomen
expands Then rib cage/chest
expands Finally collar bone
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Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)4
May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 21Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Exhale First lower neck and
upper chest relax Then rest of the rib
cage contracts Finally abdomen
contracts abdominal wall is pulled inwards towards the spine
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(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)
Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)4
Entire movement should be harmonious & flowingContinue for 5 minutes
May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 22Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Balloon Concept
This explains the sequence of thoracic & abdominal movements
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Expiration Inspiration
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)
Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)4
May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 23Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Used in most Pranayamas
Benefits • Gain control of breath• Correct poor breathing
habits• Increase oxygen intake• Useful in calming the
nerves during high stress and anger
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(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)
Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)4
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Proper Method of Breathing
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Proper Method of Breathing
http://www.energybalancing.com/health/breath.html.
• Proper breathing is the very essence of life.
• Proper deep breathing is a natural way to increase energy & enjoyment of life
• Regulates heartbeat• Proper oxygen intake,
enabling proper activities• Facilitates removal of ~70%
body wastes
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Proper Method of Breathing
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/zalaquett/help_screens/breath.htm
• Sit with back straight (or lie down)• Palms on your lap• Eyes closed• Take time to relax your
body & breathe freely• Breathe through nose only
feel nasal hairs & mucous
membrane are filtering dust & toxins from inhaled air
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Proper Method of Breathing
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/zalaquett/help_screens/breath.htm
• Next, as you breathe, both your chest & abdomen have to move in sequence
• If only chest seems to rise & fall
(i) your breathing is shallow(ii) you are not making good use of lower part of lungs
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Proper Method of Breathing
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/zalaquett/help_screens/breath.htm
Sequence of movements
• Inhale
abdomen moves out (seems like stomach is bulging out)
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Proper Method of Breathing
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/zalaquett/help_screens/breath.htm
Sequence of movements
• Exhale
chest contracts slightly
abdomen comes back in (just like a balloon releasing all its air)
This inhale & exhale process should continue comfortably & smoothly
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Expiration Inspiration
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10 Minute Breathing Exercise
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May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 31Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Benefits• Obesity• Asthma• Diabetes• Gastric Problems –
constipation, indigestion• Natural Breathing is
attained• Vital life force is activated• Immunity is enhanced
10 Min Breathing Exercise
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May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 32Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Contraindication(Not to be done by)• High BP / Hypertension• Hyper Acidity / Gastric
Ulcer• Hernia• During Pregnancy• At least 6 months after
surgery
10 Min Breathing Exercise
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Must be done with empty stomach
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method1. Slow abdominal breathing – 10 times
2. Rapid abdominal breathing – 10 times
3. Look towards the sky and rapid abdominal breathing – 10 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method
4. Look straight – focus your eyes at 5 ft distance – rapid abdominal breathing 10 times
5. Roll your tongue – inhale from mouth – fill air in the mouth - move air in the mouth – exhale from nostrils – repeat 3 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method
6. Bend body forward from the waist at 30° - Rapid abdominal breathing 10 times
7. Bend body forward from the waist at 90° - Rapid abdominal breathing 10 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method8. Bend body forward from the waist at 30° - Do Agnisar Kriya, i.e. Exhale completely – hold the breath – move abdomen in-and-out 10 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method9. Bend body forward from the waist at 90° - Do Agnisar Kriya, i.e. Exhale completely – hold the breath – move abdomen in-and-out 10 timesMuni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 38Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method10. Uddyan BandhBend both the legs from the knees (like sitting on chair) – palms just above the knees – exhale completely – hold the breath
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 39Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method10. Uddyan BandhPull the abdominal muscles towards the spine – hold for few seconds – inhale and repeat the process – continue 3 times
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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Special Therapeutic Breathing
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Special Therapeutic Breathing
1. Ujjayi Breathing2. Bhastrika Breathing3. Install Breathing4. Virechan Breathing5. Seetkari Breathing6. Breathing Techniques for Increasing Lung Volume
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Must be done with empty stomach
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Ujjayi Breathing(The Psychic Breath)
Benefits• Soothing effect on nervous
system• Tranquilizing effect (calms &
relieves anxiety)• Removes disorders of DHATU
(7 constituents of body: blood, bone, bone marrow,
fat, skin, flesh, semen)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Benefits• Helps to relieve insomnia• Effective in thyroid
problem• Helpful in high blood
pressure
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Ujjayi Breathing(The Psychic Breath)
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Bhastrika Breathing
Benefits• Balances & strengthens
nervous system• Removes diseases of
DOSHAS (vaat, pitta, kaph)• Helpful in asthma & other
lung disorders• Helps to remove throat
inflammation & phlegm accumulation
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Benefits Because of rapid exchange
of air in lungs, there is in exchange of O2 & CO2 in &
out of blood stream
• Stimulates metabolic rate• Produces heat• Flushes out waste & toxins
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Bhastrika Breathing2
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Benefits Rapid & rhythmic
movement of diaphragm
• Massages & stimulates visceral (vital) organs
• Tones the digestive system
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Bhastrika Breathing2
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Virechan & Install Breathing
Benefits• Beneficial in sinus /
nasal blockage• Beneficial in respiratory
problems like asthmahttp://www.artbible.net/3JC/-Joh-08,12_Light_of_the_world_
Lumiere_du_monde/21%20NATURE%20SOLEIL%20VENT.jpg
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Contraindication for Virechan Kriya (not to be done by)Epistaxis (Bleeding Nose)
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Seetkari Breathing
Benefits• Cools body & mind• Reduces mental &
emotional excitement• Regulates body
temperature• Induces muscular
relaxation
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
images.google.com search – teeth clenched
Breathe In
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Benefits• Control on hunger &
thirst• Reduces blood pressure• Reduces acidity• Keeps teeth and gums
healthy
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
images.google.com search – teeth clenched
Breathe In
Seetkari Breathing5
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Breathing Techniques for increasing Lung Volume
1. Hand Stretching2. Spring Movement3. Lion Breathing
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Concept of Pranayama
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama MudraBandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Concept of Pranayama
The word “pranayama” consists of 2 parts
Prana + Ayama
Prana means ‘vital energy’ or ‘life force’It is the force existing in all animate & inanimate things( It is subtler than air / O2 )
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Concept of Pranayama
The word “pranayama” consists of 2 parts
Prana + Ayama
Ayama means ‘extension’ or ‘expansion’
Pranayama means
expansion of dimension of Prana
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Concept of Pranayama
Pranayama utilizes breathing to influence flow of Prana in nadis (energy channels) of pranamaya kosh* (energy body)
*(According to yogic physiology, human framework consists of five bodies or sheaths – 1. Annamaya Kosh: food or material; 2. Manomaya Kosh: mental; 3. Pranamaya Kosh: vital energy; 4. Vigyanamaya Kosh: psychic or higher mental; 5. Anandamaya Kosh: bliss)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Concept of Pranayama
Pranayama utilizes breathing to influence flow of Prana in nadis (energy channels) of pranamaya kosh (energy body)
Pranayama should not be considered as mere breathing exercise aimed at introducing extra O2 in
lungs
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Concept of Pranayama
4 aspects of Pranayama
1. Poorak (Inhalation)2. Rechak (Exhalation)3. Antar Kumbhak (Internal
Breath Retention)4. Bahir Kumbhak (External
Breath Retention)(The most important part of
Pranayama is Kumbhak or Breath Retention)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
http://www.yoga.lu/pictures/pranayama_montage.jpg
yoga-connection.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Benefits-of-Pranayama.jpg
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Concept of Pranayama
Practice of Pranayama influences flow of Prana in Nadis
purifying, regulating & activating the Nadis
inducing physical & mental stability
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Concept of Pranayama
Anulom Vilom Pranayama
(1 cycle)
• Inhale from left nostril• Hold (close both nostrils)• Exhale from right nostril• Inhale from right nostril• Hold (close both nostrils)• Exhale from left nostril
Ratio – 1:4:2
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Reference Books
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• Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Dr. H. K. Bakhru, “A Complete Handbook of Nature Cure – Edition 4”, Jaico Publishing House:Mumbai, 2006.
• M. K. Gandhi, “Key to Health”, Navjivan Publishing House:Ahmedabad, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, “Diagnose, Cure and Empower Yourself by Currents of Breath – 2nd Edition”, Translated By Dr. Rajani Joshi, Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj:Haridwar, 2010.
Reference Books (English)
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• Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Praakritik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, “Asan Pranayam Se Adhi Vyadhi Nivaran (Hindi)”, Editor – Brahmavarchas, Yug Nirman Yojna:Mathura, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, “Chikitsa Upachar Ke Vividh Ayam (Hindi)”, Editor – Brahmavarchas, Akhand Jyoti Sansthan:Mathura, 1998. (Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangamaya Number 40)
• Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha (Hindi)”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2005.
Reference Books (Hindi)
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Websites
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• http://www.ccryn.org/(Indian Government – AYUSH)
• http://indianmedicine.nic.in/naturopathy.asp(Indian Government - AYUSH)
• http://punenin.org/(Indian Government – Bapu Bhavan)
• http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/(US Government – Clinical trials and research papers)
• http://arogyamandir.org/(Arogya Mandir, Gorakhpur – Vitthaldas Modi)
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturopathy
Websites
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