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=== Prana and the Breath ===
=== Prana and the Breath ===
Prana exists on the level of pranamaya kosha, which is its native sphere. This impacts the physical body primarily through the breathing process, which is the main form of pranic activity in the body: In this regard prana governs inhalation. Samana governs absorption of oxygen that occurs mainly during retention of the breath. Vyana governs its circulation. Apana governs exhalation and the release of carbon dioxide. Udana governs the release of positive energy through the breath, including speech that occurs through the outgoing breath.<ref name=":0" />
Prana exists on the level of pranamaya kosha, which is its native sphere. This impacts the physical body primarily through the breathing process, which is the main form of pranic activity in the body: In this regard prana governs inhalation. Samana governs absorption of oxygen that occurs mainly during retention of the breath. Vyana governs its circulation. Apana governs exhalation and the release of carbon dioxide. Udana governs the release of positive energy through the breath, including speech that occurs through the outgoing breath.<ref name=":0" />
The pranic breath is the breath in the head. It is useful for treating all diseases of the mind, senses, head, brain and nervous system. It is particularly good for sinus allergies, head colds, and headaches. It aids in nervous exhaustion and brain fatigue. It provides a pranic bath to the brain, refreshing and revitalizing it for more productive mental activity. The Pranic breath is energized through deep inhalation, drawing energy from above into the higher head and brain centers centered in the third eye.
The udana breath is the breath in the mouth. It is allied with thought, sound or mantra and the upward movement of the will. The udana breath treats all diseases of the throat region and vocal cords. It guards against sore throat, improves the voice, gives vitality and grants more strength. It helps anyone who needs greater powers of articulation and self-expression.
The vyana breath is the breath in the heart that pervades the entire body and extends outward. Vyana breathing aims at opening the lung and heart region and from there expanding out to the rest of the body, the external world and the whole of life. The vyana breath treats all diseases of the circulatory and musculoskeletal systems. It is good for lung problems, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, and stress. It helps all those who need greater energy and coordination for physical exertion and movement.
The samana breath is the breath in the navel or belly Samana breathing aims at centering and balancing our energy. The samana breath treats all diseases of the digestive system, liver, gall bladder, stomach, and small intestine. It is particularly good for low appetite, poor absorption, and ulcers. It aids in homeostasis, balances metabolism, and has a balancing affect on both body and mind.
The apana breath is the breath in the root chakra that connects us with the earth and grounds us. The apana breath treats all diseases of the reproductive, urinary and excretory systems. It is good for constipation, diarrhea, menstrual problems and sexual debility It strengthens the immune system, supports ojas, and aids in the prevention of disease.<ref name=":0" />
== पञ्चप्राणाः ॥ Five Pranas ==
== पञ्चप्राणाः ॥ Five Pranas ==