Air Therapy

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Air Therapy
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Air Therapy

• Air Bath
• Swar Sadhana
• Massage
• Exercise
• Yogic Postures (Aasan)
• Breathing
• Pranayama

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(Hindi), Arogya Seva PrakashanModinagar, 2005.
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Air Bath
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Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk) Called the BEST EXERCISE

• Method
• Walk in fresh air only
• Dont 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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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, Prakratik Ayurvigyan
(Hindi), Arogya Seva PrakashanModinagar, 2005.
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Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk) Called the BEST EXERCISE

• Method
• Must do deep breathing during walking
• ? Procedure (747)
• Inhale 7 steps
• Hold 4 steps
• Exhale 7 steps
• (For Beginners - 426)

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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, Prakratik Ayurvigyan
(Hindi), Arogya Seva PrakashanModinagar, 2005.
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Air Bath
(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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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, Prakratik Ayurvigyan
(Hindi), Arogya Seva PrakashanModinagar, 2005.
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Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk)

• Benefits
• Walking on clean, dew drenched grass makes
  eye-sight better
• Increased vital life force

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grass
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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, Prakratik Ayurvigyan
(Hindi), Arogya Seva PrakashanModinagar, 2005.
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Breathing
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Breathing

• Types of Breathing
• Proper Method of Breathing
• 10 Minute Breathing Exercise
• Special Therapeutic Breathing

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Must be done with empty stomach
Dr. Rakesh Jindal, Prakratik Ayurvigyan
(Hindi), Arogya Seva PrakashanModinagar, 2005.
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Types of Breathing

1. Abdominal
2. Thoracic
3. Clavicular
4. Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)

Must be done with empty stomach
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Abdominal
1

• Sit in meditative posture
• OR
• Lie in Shavasana
• Relax the entire body
• Breathe normally
• Place right hand on the abdomen

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Abdominal
1
Inhaling

• Place right hand on the abdomen
• Inhale ? Right hand should move out
• Exhale ? Right hand should move in

Exhaling
Try not to expand chest or move shoulders
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Abdominal
1
Breathe slowly deeply through abdomen with full
awareness
Inhaling
Continue for 2 minutes
Try not to expand chest or move shoulders
Exhaling
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Thoracic
2

• 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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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Thoracic
2

• Inhale by slowly expanding the rib cage
• Feel movement of individual ribs outwards and
  upwards
• Expand the chest as much as possible

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Thoracic
2

• Exhale by relaxing the chest muscles
• Feel the rib cage contracting
• Force air out of lungs

Breathe slowly and deeply through the chest with
total awareness Continue for 2 minutes
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Clavicular (Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
3

• Sit in meditative posture
• OR
• Lie in Shavasana
• Relax the entire body
• Do thoracic breathing a few times

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Clavicular (Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
3

• Inhale ? Expand the ribs
• When ribs are fully expanded
• ?
• Inhale little more ?
• Shoulders Collar Bone should move up slightly

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Clavicular (Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
3

• 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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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
4
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and
Clavicular Breathing)

• Inhale
• ? First abdomen expands
• ? Then rib cage/chest expands
• ? Finally collar bone and shoulders move up

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
4
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and
Clavicular Breathing)

• 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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Entire movement should be harmonious
flowing Continue for 5 minutes
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
4
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and
Clavicular Breathing)
Expiration
Inspiration
Balloon Concept ? This explains the sequence of
thoracic abdominal movements
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
4
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and
Clavicular Breathing)

• 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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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Proper Method of Breathing
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Proper Method of Breathing

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Sequence of movements
• Inhale
• ?
• abdomen moves out
• (seems like stomach is bulging out)
• ?
• chest expands slightly

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Proper Method of Breathing

• Sequence of movements
• Exhale
• ?
• chest contracts slightly
• ?
• abdomen comes back in (just like a balloon
  releasing all its air)

Expiration
Inspiration
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This inhale exhale process should continue
comfortably smoothly
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10 Minute Breathing Exercise
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10 Min Breathing Exercise

• Benefits
• Obesity
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Gastric Problems constipation, indigestion
• Natural Breathing is attained
• Vital life force is activated
• Immunity is enhanced

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Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise

• Contraindication
• (Not to be done by)
• High BP / Hypertension
• Hyper Acidity / Gastric Ulcer
• Hernia
• During Pregnancy
• At least 6 months after surgery

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Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method 1. 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 BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
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 BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
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 BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method 8. 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 BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method 9. Bend body forward from the waist at
90 - 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 BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method 10. Uddyan Bandh Bend both the legs from
the knees (like sitting on chair) palms just
above the knees exhale completely hold the
breath
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method 10. Uddyan Bandh Pull the abdominal
muscles towards the spine hold for few seconds
inhale and repeat the process continue 3 times
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi), Jain Vishwa BharatiLadnun, Rajasthan,
2006.
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Special Therapeutic Breathing
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Special Therapeutic Breathing

• Ujjayi Breathing
• Bhastrika Breathing
• Install Breathing
• Virechan Breathing
• Seetkari Breathing
• Breathing Techniques for
• Increasing Lung Volume

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Ujjayi Breathing (The Psychic Breath)
1

• 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)

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Ujjayi Breathing (The Psychic Breath)
1

• Benefits
• Helps to relieve insomnia
• Effective in thyroid problem
• Helpful in high blood pressure

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Bhastrika Breathing
2

• 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

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Bhastrika Breathing
2

• 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

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Bhastrika Breathing
2

• Benefits
• Rapid rhythmic movement of diaphragm
• ?
• Massages stimulates visceral (vital) organs
• Tones the digestive system

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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Virechan Install Breathing

• Benefits
• Beneficial in sinus / nasal blockage
• Beneficial in respiratory problems like asthma

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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

Breathe In
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Seetkari Breathing

• Benefits
• Control on hunger thirst
• Reduces blood pressure
• Reduces acidity
• Keeps teeth and gums healthy

Breathe In
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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Breathing Techniques for increasing Lung Volume
6
1. Hand Stretching 2. Spring Movement 3. Lion
Breathing
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Concept of Pranayama
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Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
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 )
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Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
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
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Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
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)
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
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
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Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
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)
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
Bihar, 2006.
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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
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
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 142

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Bihar, 2006.
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Reference Books
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Reference Books (English)

• Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
  Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications TrustMunger,
  Bihar, 2006.
• Dr. H. K. Bakhru, A Complete Handbook of Nature
  Cure Edition 4, Jaico Publishing HouseMumbai,
  2006.
• M. K. Gandhi, Key to Health, Navjivan
  Publishing HouseAhmedabad, 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, ShantikunjHaridwar, 2010.

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Reference Books (Hindi)

• Dr. Rakesh Jindal, Praakritik Ayurvigyan
  (Hindi), Arogya Seva PrakashanModinagar, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, Asan Pranayam Se
  Adhi Vyadhi Nivaran (Hindi), Editor
  Brahmavarchas, Yug Nirman YojnaMathura, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, Chikitsa Upachar
  Ke Vividh Ayam (Hindi), Editor Brahmavarchas,
  Akhand Jyoti SansthanMathura, 1998. (Pandit
  Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangamaya Number 40)
• Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama
  Mudra Bandha (Hindi), Yoga Publications
  TrustMunger, Bihar, 2005.

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Websites
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Websites

• 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

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Thank You
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