4,485
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 14:
Line 14: − + Line 26:
Line 26: + + − + − − Benefits − • The deeper breathing enriches the blood with oxygen.+ − • This pranayama strengthens the respiratory system and balances the nervous system.+ + + − • It helps to relieve nervousness and headaches.+ Line 102:
Line 104: + + + + + +
→प्राणायामस्य प्रकाराः ॥ Types of Pranayama: Adding content with reference
* It relaxes chest muscles
* It relaxes chest muscles
* It raises energy levels
* It raises energy levels
It causes over-all improvement in lung functions.<ref name=":3">Senthil Kumar K. and Others (2013), [https://www.ijmrhs.com/medical-research/consolidate-effect-of-vibhagha-pranayama-nadishuddi-pranayama-savithiri-pranayama-and-kapalabhati-pranayama-on-the-pulmo.pdf Consolidate effect of Vibhagha Pranayama, Nadi Shuddi Pranayama, Savithiri Pranayama and Kapalabhati Pranayama on the Pulmonary Functional Status of Young Healthy Male Subjects], International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (Volume 2 Issue 3 July-September), Accessed on 1st November 2022.</ref> More importantly, Pranayama helps develop the capacity and fitness for holding focus in the matter of practicing dharanas. Because mind and Prana are mutually agitative; mind's agitation agitates Prana while Prana's agitation agitates the mind. Thus, stabilizing the Prana facilitates mind's ability to concentrate.<ref name=":1">Swami Veda Bharati (2001), Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Volume II Sadhana Pada), Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited.</ref>
It causes over-all improvement in lung functions. It is even speculated that Pranayama influences the functional status of the autonomic nervous system through a neural reflex mechanism in the superior nasal meatus.<ref name=":3">Senthil Kumar K. and Others (2013), [https://www.ijmrhs.com/medical-research/consolidate-effect-of-vibhagha-pranayama-nadishuddi-pranayama-savithiri-pranayama-and-kapalabhati-pranayama-on-the-pulmo.pdf Consolidate effect of Vibhagha Pranayama, Nadi Shuddi Pranayama, Savithiri Pranayama and Kapalabhati Pranayama on the Pulmonary Functional Status of Young Healthy Male Subjects], International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (Volume 2 Issue 3 July-September), Accessed on 1st November 2022.</ref> More importantly, Pranayama helps develop the capacity and fitness for holding focus in the matter of practicing dharanas. Because mind and Prana are mutually agitative; mind's agitation agitates Prana while Prana's agitation agitates the mind. Thus, stabilizing the Prana facilitates mind's ability to concentrate.<ref name=":1">Swami Veda Bharati (2001), Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Volume II Sadhana Pada), Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Private Limited.</ref>
== प्राणायामस्य प्रकाराः ॥ Types of Pranayama ==
== प्राणायामस्य प्रकाराः ॥ Types of Pranayama ==
=== Vitalizing Pranayama ===
=== Vitalizing Pranayama ===
Kapalabhati is one of the vitalizing pranayamas. 'Kapalabhati' means 'shining forehead' in Samskrit.<ref name=":0" /> The process involves exhaling with full force by squaring the stomach inwards after deep inspiration. This act throws the abdominal gas out with a jerk.<ref name=":3" /> Thus, it removes carbon-dioxide from the body and makes one feel fresh, oxygenated and vitalized.<ref name=":0" />
Kapalabhati is one of the vitalizing pranayamas. 'Kapalabhati' means 'shining forehead' in Samskrit.<ref name=":0" /> The process involves exhaling with full force by squaring the stomach inwards after deep inspiration. This act throws the abdominal gas out with a jerk.<ref name=":3" /> Thus, it removes carbon-dioxide from the body and makes one feel fresh, oxygenated and vitalized.<ref name=":0" />
The speciality of Kapalabhati is that it cleanses both the body and the mind using just the breath. It is highly useful for mind detoxification and purification. Another interesting factor is that Kapalabhati reverses the normal course of breathing making expiration an active process and inspiration a passive process. This is believed to induce the reverse flow of nerve impulses to and from the brain facilitating the stimulation and awakening of the centers.<ref name=":3" />
=== Balancing Pranayama ===
=== Balancing Pranayama ===
Also known as alternative nostril breathing, Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama is a balancing pranayama. The process involves using alternate nostril breathing. Shuddhi means ‘to purify’. The practice balances the flow of breath through both the right and left nostrils.
Also known as alternative nostril breathing, Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama is a balancing pranayama. The process involves blocking the left nostril with the tip of the right hand ring finger and exhaling and inhaling through the right nostril. This is followed by blocking the right nostril and exhaling and inhaling through the left nostril. During the process the breathing is kept slow and rhythmic.<ref name=":3" />
This practice balances the flow of breath through both the right and left nostrils. The benefits of this Pranayama include,
* Deep breathing that enriches blood with oxygen.
* Strengthening of the respiratory system and balancing of the nervous system.
* Help in relieving nervousness and headaches.
Shuddhi means ‘to purify’.<ref name=":0" />
=== Cooling Pranayama ===
=== Cooling Pranayama ===
• adopt the correct procedure for undertaking Asana and Pranayama.
• adopt the correct procedure for undertaking Asana and Pranayama.
Refer:
https://www.academia.edu/12631093/Effect_of_Bhastrika_and_Kapalbhati_Pranayama_on_Selected_Physiological_Variables_of_Sports_Men
https://www.dlshq.org/download2/pranayama.pdf
== References ==
== References ==