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PRANAYAMAPRANAYAMA



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Introduction :Introduction :

Dear Friends,Dear Friends,

Do not rush through or neglect this article. GoDo not rush through or neglect this article. Gothrough this very patiently & practice simplethrough this very patiently & practice simple

Pranayama like Kapalabhati & Anuloma VilomaPranayama like Kapalabhati & Anuloma Vilomafor 10 to 15 min each. Lakhs of People get curefor 10 to 15 min each. Lakhs of People get curefor many diseases by just practising thesefor many diseases by just practising thesePranayama. If you want to verify the fact Pranayama. If you want to verify the fact

please see Aastha channel between morning 5please see Aastha channel between morning 5to 7 and in the night between 8:30 to 9:30. Theto 7 and in the night between 8:30 to 9:30. The

Aastha channel telecast the Yog Science Aastha channel telecast the Yog ScienceProgram conducted by Swami Ramdevji at Program conducted by Swami Ramdevji at

various places of our country.various places of our country.



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Most of the people living in urban may sayMost of the people living in urban may saythere is no time for doing pranayama or otherthere is no time for doing pranayama or otherhealth related exercises but it is for anhealth related exercises but it is for an

individual to manage time for these activitiesindividual to manage time for these activitiesout of 24 hrs.out of 24 hrs.

Going early to bed & get early with sleepingGoing early to bed & get early with sleepingtime of 6 to 7 hrs. is the mantra for allottingtime of 6 to 7 hrs. is the mantra for allottingvery valuable ½ hr. time in the morning.very valuable ½ hr. time in the morning.



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Two Sanskrit words are combined in the wordTwo Sanskrit words are combined in the word'Pranayama' Prana and Ayama.'Pranayama' Prana and Ayama.

Prana' means life force i.e Breath. Prana' means life force i.e Breath.

'Ayama' means development or control.'Ayama' means development or control.

Therefore Pranayama is the control of breathTherefore Pranayama is the control of breath

Breath is the life force that sustains life. NobodyBreath is the life force that sustains life. Nobodycan survive more than a few minutes without can survive more than a few minutes without air. When the breath stops, life endsair. When the breath stops, life ends



PRANAYAMAPRANAYAMAIntroduction :Introduction :

In simple terms pranayama may be called theIn simple terms pranayama may be called thecontrol of the breath.control of the breath.

Its essence lies in the modification of our normalIts essence lies in the modification of our normalprocess of breathing.process of breathing.

Breathing is an act in which we take air from theBreathing is an act in which we take air from the

atmosphere into our lungs, absorb the oxygen fromatmosphere into our lungs, absorb the oxygen fromit into our blood, and expel the air again into theit into our blood, and expel the air again into theatmosphere together with carbonatmosphere together with carbon--didi--oxide andoxide andwater vapour.water vapour.



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This act of inhalation and exhalation isThis act of inhalation and exhalation isrepeated every four to five seconds.repeated every four to five seconds.

Thus normally we breathe about fifteen timesThus normally we breathe about fifteen timesevery minute,every minute,

Each time taking about 500 ml. of air into theEach time taking about 500 ml. of air into thelungs.lungs.

So we inhale and exhale approximately sevenSo we inhale and exhale approximately sevenliters of air per minute.liters of air per minute.



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Sitting Posture for PranayamaSitting Posture for Pranayama

Spine must be kept straight Spine must be kept straight

Sit in any Yogic posture such asSit in any Yogic posture such as

SiddhasanaSiddhasana

PadmasanaPadmasana

If one cannot sit on the ground, sit on aIf one cannot sit on the ground, sit on a

chair keeping your back & neck straight chair keeping your back & neck straight

Doing Pranayama while walking is wrongDoing Pranayama while walking is wrong



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Some basic rules for PranayamaSome basic rules for Pranayama

Sit on a sheet or cloth (cotton or wool etc)Sit on a sheet or cloth (cotton or wool etc)

Should be performed 4 or 5 hours afterShould be performed 4 or 5 hours aftertaking food.taking food.

Best time is in the morning after finishingBest time is in the morning after finishingdaily routine acts like brushing the teeth,daily routine acts like brushing the teeth,

evacuation of bowels.evacuation of bowels.



PRANAYAMAPRANAYAMAImportance of PranayamaImportance of Pranayama

In human body, lungs, heart & brain hold veryIn human body, lungs, heart & brain hold veryimportant positions & they depend on eachimportant positions & they depend on eachother heavily for their health.other heavily for their health.

Physically, Pranayama appears to be aPhysically, Pranayama appears to be asystematic exercise of respirations, which makessystematic exercise of respirations, which makesthe lungs stronger, improves blood circulation,the lungs stronger, improves blood circulation,makes the man healthier & live long lifemakes the man healthier & live long life

Physiology teaches us that the air (Prana) wePhysiology teaches us that the air (Prana) webreath in fills our lungs, spreads in the entirebreath in fills our lungs, spreads in the entirebody, providing it with essential food & oxygen.body, providing it with essential food & oxygen.



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Importance of PranayamaImportance of Pranayama

The veins collect the blood which containsThe veins collect the blood which containsdirty elements from the body, take themdirty elements from the body, take themto heart & then to the lungs, which throwsto heart & then to the lungs, which throws

the useless material like carbondioxide out the useless material like carbondioxide out of the body through the act of exhalation.of the body through the act of exhalation.

If this action of respiratory system is doneIf this action of respiratory system is doneregularly & efficiently, lungs becomeregularly & efficiently, lungs becomestronger & blood becomes pure.stronger & blood becomes pure.



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Most of the people do not have the habit Most of the people do not have the habit of breathing deeplyof breathing deeply

Only ¼ part of the lungs is brought intoOnly ¼ part of the lungs is brought intoaction with our normal breathingaction with our normal breathing

¾ part of our lungs remains idle.¾ part of our lungs remains idle.



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Permeates the entire body and all its cell.Permeates the entire body and all its cell.

The sense organs of the body, take rest,The sense organs of the body, take rest,as if in sleep or slumber.as if in sleep or slumber.

But Prana always remains active. No rest But Prana always remains active. No rest is known to it.is known to it.



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Benefits of PranayamaBenefits of Pranayama

We see people remaining alive without We see people remaining alive without food or water for several days. But it isfood or water for several days. But it isimpossible to maintain life without Pranaimpossible to maintain life without Prana

even for a few momentseven for a few moments

Prana provides us with vital energy whichPrana provides us with vital energy whichis the basis of our lifeis the basis of our life

Provides us immunity from various kindsProvides us immunity from various kindsof diseases.of diseases.



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Benefits of PranayamaBenefits of PranayamaIt is the Pranic energy which makesIt is the Pranic energy which makes

Our eyes to seeOur eyes to see

Ears to hearEars to hear Nose to smellNose to smell

Tongue to speakTongue to speak

Lustre to our facesLustre to our faces

Makes our mind thinkMakes our mind think

Enables our alimentary system to digest Enables our alimentary system to digest

Assimilate the food that we take Assimilate the food that we take



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Respiration speed versus LifeRespiration speed versus Life A man who regularly performs Pranayama A man who regularly performs Pranayamais required to take less number of breathsis required to take less number of breathsand therefore lives longer.and therefore lives longer.

The table given below is meant toThe table given below is meant toillustrate this point. It shows that animalillustrate this point. It shows that animalwho take lesser number of breaths livewho take lesser number of breaths livelonger.longer.

Example : Tortoise whose rate of Example : Tortoise whose rate of respiration per minute is 5 breaths livesrespiration per minute is 5 breaths livesfor about 400 years.for about 400 years.



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LivingLiving No of respirationNo of respiration / min / min

LifeLife

PigeonPigeon 3434 Less LifeLess Life

SparrowSparrow 3030DogDog 2828

Cat Cat 2424

Elephant Elephant 2222

HumanHuman 1515 Avg 70~80 Avg 70~80

TortoiseTortoise 55 400 Yrs.400 Yrs.



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There are many types of PranayamaThere are many types of Pranayama Important Seven methods areImportant Seven methods are

Bhastrika PranayamaBhastrika Pranayama

Kapalbhati PranayamaKapalbhati Pranayama

Bahya PranayamaBahya Pranayama

Anuloma Anuloma Viloma Pranayama Viloma Pranayama

Nadi Shodhan PranayamaNadi Shodhan Pranayama

Bhramari PranayamaBhramari Pranayama

OMKAR or AUM Japa Pranayama OMKAR or AUM Japa Pranayama



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Kapalbhati :Kapalbhati : Kapala means forehead & Bhati meansKapala means forehead & Bhati means

light. Hence Kapalbhati refers to that light. Hence Kapalbhati refers to that

exercise which makes the foreheadexercise which makes the foreheadluminous, lustrous.luminous, lustrous.

The act of inspiration or breathing in is toThe act of inspiration or breathing in is tobe done with normal, usual force but thebe done with normal, usual force but theact of exhalation has to be done with asact of exhalation has to be done with asmuch force as is at your commandmuch force as is at your command



PRANAYAMAPRANAYAMAKapalbhatiKapalbhati

Shortly stated breathe in normally &Shortly stated breathe in normally &breathe out forcefully so as to influencebreathe out forcefully so as to influence

the organs of the abdominal areathe organs of the abdominal area

While doing this Prayanama think that While doing this Prayanama think that while exhaling you are throwing out of while exhaling you are throwing out of your body all the negative & injuriousyour body all the negative & injuriouselements with mental aberration likeelements with mental aberration likeanger, greed, ego etc., along with the airanger, greed, ego etc., along with the air

exhaled.exhaled.



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KapalbhatiKapalbhati

Likewise, while breathing in, think that Likewise, while breathing in, think that you are taking into your body positiveyou are taking into your body positivethoughts like compassion, love,thoughts like compassion, love,detachment etc. and filling your body &detachment etc. and filling your body &mind with them.mind with them.

In the beginning you may feel little pain inIn the beginning you may feel little pain inthe back or abdomen. But this willthe back or abdomen. But this will

disappear after some practice.disappear after some practice.



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Benefits of Kapalbathi :Benefits of Kapalbathi :

Face becomes lustrous and attractive.Face becomes lustrous and attractive.

Diseases like Respiratory troubles,Diseases like Respiratory troubles,allergies, Sinus etc. are cured.allergies, Sinus etc. are cured.

Functioning of Heart & lungs improves.Functioning of Heart & lungs improves.



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Benefits of Kapalbathi :Benefits of Kapalbathi : Blood sugar becomes normal & weight isBlood sugar becomes normal & weight is

reduced.reduced.

Blockages in the arteries are also cleared.Blockages in the arteries are also cleared.

Peace & stability of mind is secured.Peace & stability of mind is secured.

No negative thoughts occur.No negative thoughts occur.



PRANAYAMAPRANAYAMABenefits of Kapalbathi :Benefits of Kapalbathi :

Organs in the Abdominal Cavity functionOrgans in the Abdominal Cavity functionmore efficiently.more efficiently.

Strengthens the intestinesStrengthens the intestines

Improves digestion.Improves digestion.

Troubles like depression are cured.Troubles like depression are cured.



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Benefits of Kapalbathi :Benefits of Kapalbathi :

Obesity, Diabetes are curedObesity, Diabetes are cured

Constipation, Acidity are curedConstipation, Acidity are cured

Diseases pertaining to kidneys & prostateDiseases pertaining to kidneys & prostategland etc. are cured.gland etc. are cured.



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The steps to be taken are :The steps to be taken are :

Close the right side nostril with right thumb.Close the right side nostril with right thumb.

Inhale slowly through the left nostril till theInhale slowly through the left nostril till thelungs are filled.lungs are filled.

Then close the left nostril with the middle &Then close the left nostril with the middle &3rd finger.3rd finger.

Open the right nostril and exhale through it.Open the right nostril and exhale through it.



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Repeat this exercise slowly in theRepeat this exercise slowly in the

beginning & with practice, increase thebeginning & with practice, increase thespeed.speed.

If you feel tired rest for some time &If you feel tired rest for some time &resume.resume.



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Benefits of AnulomaBenefits of Anuloma Viloma Viloma

Makes the body healthy, lustrous & strongMakes the body healthy, lustrous & strong

Diseases like cold, cataract, sinus, etc. areDiseases like cold, cataract, sinus, etc. arecured.cured.

Blockages in the arteries of the heart areBlockages in the arteries of the heart areremoved and the arteries become clean,removed and the arteries become clean,making the circulation unimpeded.making the circulation unimpeded.



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Benefits AnulomaBenefits Anuloma Viloma : Viloma :

Negative thinking is replaced by positiveNegative thinking is replaced by positive

approach to life.approach to life.

Increases enthusiasm & spirit Increases enthusiasm & spirit

In short, this Pranayama has effect of In short, this Pranayama has effect of cleansing the body & mind.cleansing the body & mind.



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Swami Ramdevji teaches very simple way of doingSwami Ramdevji teaches very simple way of doing

Pranayama which can be viewed in AasthaPranayama which can be viewed in Aasthachannel everyday morning between 5 to 7 am & inchannel everyday morning between 5 to 7 am & inthe night between 8:30 am to 9:30 am.the night between 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

I am a regular viewer of Aastha Channel &I am a regular viewer of Aastha Channel &practising daily the simple Pranayama likepractising daily the simple Pranayama likeKapalabhati & Anuloma Viloma for 15 min. each.Kapalabhati & Anuloma Viloma for 15 min. each.

Pls. go ahead & practice Pranayama & enjoy thePls. go ahead & practice Pranayama & enjoy thebenefits of keeping fit & get cure for many illness.benefits of keeping fit & get cure for many illness.



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Friends let us practice these simpleFriends let us practice these simplePranayamaPranayama

Let us make this exercise as a part of ourLet us make this exercise as a part of our

lifelife

Let us allot atleast 15 minutes in theLet us allot atleast 15 minutes in the

morning to get real benefits.morning to get real benefits.

Practice Pranayama & Have a healthy life.Practice Pranayama & Have a healthy life.

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