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Yoga and Ayurveda (योगः आयुर्वेदश्च) (view source)
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* An individual with pitta constitution has a well-developed body with a tendency to gain weight.
* An individual with pitta constitution has a well-developed body with a tendency to gain weight.
== Prana, Tejas, and Ojas ==
== प्राणः तेजः ओजः च ॥ Prana, Tejas and Ojas<ref name=":0" /> ==
Prana, tejas, and ojas are the subtle counterparts of the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha respectively). These are known as the three vital essences that impact psychological functioning, assist in sustaining positive vitality, and energize individuals towards higher spiritual endeavors. Prana, tejas, and ojas are interrelated and stand parallel with the concepts of Chinese concepts of chi (vital energy), the Yang (fire), and the Yin (water).<ref name=":1" />
Some key characteristics are described as follows:<ref name=":1" /><ref>Lad V (2002), Textbook of Ayurveda, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Press.</ref><ref>Watts C (2018), Yoga therapy for digestive health, London: Singing Dragon.</ref>
=== प्राणः ॥ Prana ===
Prana is the primal life force. It is the subtle energy behind all psychophysical functions such as respiration, circulation, and coordination of breath, senses, and mind. On an inner level, prana is concerned with discovering higher states of consciousness. Prana facilitates circulation of ojas throughout the body and rekindling of tejas. There are two basic pranas, prana and apana, which further divides into five pranas.
# Prana (प्राणः | inhalation or in-breathing)
# apana (अपानः | exhalation or down-breathing)
# samana (समानः | balancing or on-breathing)
# udana (उदानः | up-breathing)
# vyana (व्यानः | expansive or pervading breathing)
Increased prana provides the drive, creativity, and adaptability essential for the spiritual path.
=== तेजः ॥ Tejas ===
Tejas is described as the “burning flame of pure intelligence.” It marks the intelligence at cellular level that governs the function of digestion of air and absorption of thoughts and ideas. On an inner level, tejas is concerned with unearthing higher perceptual capacities. It also helps maintain optimal ojas and prana. Increased tejas provides the courage, fearlessness, and insight to enable one to take decisions and tread on the path of spiritual awakening.
=== ओजः ॥ Ojas ===
Ojas is the subtle energy of water. It is the essence underlying all bodily tissues, the basis for physical and mental endurance, i.e., the immune system. It represents the essence of digested food, water, air, thought, and impressions. On an inner level, ojas is concerned with rendering a foundation for the development of all higher faculties. Increased ojas enables one to be calm, confident, and patient while developing consistently on the spiritual path.
== Jiva or the Person ==
== Jiva or the Person ==