Thus we see that there is a close relationship between pran, air and pranayam.
Benefits of pranayam:
- It purifies ida and pingala nadi, and also removes sensory distraction of mind.
- It is used to energy the mind for mental work; to sleepiness and t prepare the mind for meditation.
- It makes the mind more alert and perceptive and is an excellent pre-meditation.
- It is also useful in treatment of low blood pressure, high blood pressure and heart disease.
- It relieves stress and cerebral tension alleviating anger, anxiety and insomnia.
- It speeds up the healing of the body tissue.
- It gives control over hunger and thirst, and generates a feeling of satisfaction.
- It ensures that the whole body is nourished by an extra supply of oxygen, carbon dioxide is efficiently expelled and the blood is purified from toxins.
- It clears pranic blockages causing sushumna nadi to flow which leads to deep states of meditation and spiritual awakening.
- It helps in the elimination of carbon dioxide and water vapor properly.
The basic idea of pranayam is that by purifying the whole of the nervous system including the brain, it ultimately leads to the removal of ignorance and to stability and peace of mind. These are the qualities which everyone desires to have but very few do actually possess.
Coordination among various functions is brought about by the nervous system. It has two parts:
Coordination among various functions is brought about by the nervous system. It has two parts:
- The central nervous system, consisting of the brain, the spinal cord and the spinal nerves
- The autonomic nervous system. The former governs all the voluntary function. The nervous tissues are highly sensitive to lack of oxygen and excess of carbon dioxide.
It is also known as Nadi Shodhana Pranayam or alternate nostril breathing. By the practice of Anulom Vilom pranayam, the whole nervous system is cleansed and toned.
Close your eyes and relax. Sit in this position for a couple of minutes till you settle down. Do not hold breath at all if you are suffering from hypertension, asthma. With practice, your inhaling and exhaling time will increase as you will start breathing more deeply, breath will become more smooth.
Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayam:
Cleans up and tones up the entire nervous system. It is also beneficial in migraine and chronic sinus problems. It strengthens the heart. Improves blood circulation and breathing capacity. Practice of this removes mental tension and worries.
The face becomes bright, luminous and calm. It maintains the functioning of digestive system and cures all the stomach diseases. It can prevent hereditary diseases like diabetes and heart problem. It activates pituitary gland. Purifies the blood. While all fingers together (puts all seven chakras together) doing the pranayam. It removes cholesterol.
It is an energy channel cleansing and purification pranayam. Anulom vilom is an easy and very convenient way to calm your mind, get instant stress relief, protect your organs from damage and helps strengthen the nervous system. Think of it as a top-of-the-line massage for your entire nervous system right in the comfort of your home.
How it will help you – this breathing technique, keeps our lungs healthy, fights free radicals produced due to stress, helps in the proper circulation of oxygenated blood throughout the body and can help relieve a cold by stimulating the inner mucosal lining.
The constant and regulated breathing also massages, cleanses and tones the entire nervous system making you feel much more relaxed. Apart from all this it also strengthens the hear, improves blood circulation, increases lung function, keeps the digestive system healthy, and most importantly give your skin a lovely internal glow.
Bhastrika Pranayama
It refreshes body and mind. It has a regenerating and rejuvenating influence upon the whole body and improves memory. Circulation is stimulated. The increased blood supply to the head improves eyesight and hearing. The lungs are strengthened and it is beneficial for bronchitis, as the respiratory system is quickly and deeply purified. Digestive function is stimulated, improving metabolism. The breakdown of fats is especially accelerated. This breathing technique also activates the solar plexus and Manipura Chakra.
Benefits of Bhastrika pranayam:
Helps to throw out toxins and cures illness of respiratory track. Boosts the supply of oxygen and purifies blood. Helps to keep negative thoughts away increases warmth in the body and helps to prevent common cold. Regular practice of Bhastrika pranayam keeps you away from all diseases.
It activates our pituitary gland and pineal gland. Helps to secret hormones and improves health. It improves the immunity, and head to toe blood purification. It improves the resistivity, regulates the blood circulation. Removes any accumulation of water in the body.
KAPALBHATI PRANAYAM
Kapal is forehead and bhati is glow. Kapalbhati pranayam purifies entire respiratory system and ensures you radiant and glowing skin. Practicing it in the morning will be highly beneficial. It is helpful in curing the ailments regarding the hormonal imbalance, skin disease.
Benefits of Kapalbhati Pranayam:
It helps to detoxify lungs and respiratory tracks. Boosta the supply of oxygen and purifies blood. Helps to tone up the abdominal muscles. It is also helpful in reducing belly fat. Kapalbhati pranayam is practiced befare meditation. It improvises concentration span and helps to stay away fram unwanted thoughts while practicing meditation. As its name suggests, a regular practice of kapalbhati pranayam makes you look beautiful.
KUKKURI PRANAYAM:
In sinhmudra, exhale through mouth and tongue out. This removes the ailments of throat. Removes constipation, helpful in asthama. It is good for lower abdomen, throat, it removes chest congestion. Removes constipation, urine related problems. Testies, ovaries will become strong. Helpful in menses, luchoria etc.
MADHYMA PRANAYAM:
It’s mainly designed for diabetes.
Benefits of pranayam:
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Energy Going
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Energy Going
“Up”
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Stress
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Calmness
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Anger
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Peace
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Hatred
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Love
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Apathy
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Keen
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Laziness
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Awake and
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Pain And
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Happiness
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deviousness
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Honesty and
Integrity
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