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Air Therapy
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Air Therapy
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• Air Bath
• Swar Sadhana
• Massage
• Exercise
• Yogic Postures (Aasan)
• Breathing
• Pranayama
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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
Air Bath
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Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk)
Called the BEST EXERCISE
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Method
• Walk in fresh air only
• Don’t Talk when you Walk
(Feel Oneness with Nature)
• Walk with empty stomach
• Healthy person: 5-7 km/day
Weak person: 0.5-1 km/day
(Gradually increasing)
• Speed: 1 km in 10 min
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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk)
Called the BEST EXERCISE
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Method
• Must do deep breathing
during walking
 Procedure (7:4:7)
Inhale: 7 steps
Hold: 4 steps
Exhale: 7 steps
(For Beginners - 4:2:6)
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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk)
Benefits
• External/Internal cleansing
• Better mental health 
 positive thoughts
• Skin  Healthy, Soft, Bright
• Muscles  Stronger
• More blood supply to the
heart   blood purification
• Less pressure on heart 
people of all ages can do it
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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk)
Benefits
• Walking on clean, dew
drenched grass makes eyesight better
• Increased vital life force
images.google.com search –
walking barefoot on grass
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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
Breathing
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Breathing
• Types of Breathing
• Proper Method of
Breathing
• 10 Minute Breathing
Exercise
• Special Therapeutic
Breathing
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Must be done with
empty stomach
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Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Prakratik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”, Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
Types of Breathing
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Abdominal
Thoracic
Clavicular
Thoraco-Abdominal
(Yogic)
Must be done with
empty stomach
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
1 Abdominal
• Sit in meditative posture
OR
Lie in Shavasana
• Relax the entire body
• Breathe normally
• Place right hand on the
abdomen
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
1 Abdominal
• Place right hand on
the abdomen
• Inhale  Right hand
should move out
• Exhale  Right hand
should move in
Inhaling
Exhaling
Try not to expand chest
or move shoulders
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
1 Abdominal
Breathe slowly & deeply through abdomen
with full awareness
Inhaling
Exhaling
Continue for
2 minutes
Try not to
expand chest
or move
shoulders
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
2 Thoracic
• Sit in meditative posture
(back straight,
neck straight,
hands in the lap,
smile on the face)
• Relax the entire body
• Breathe normally
• Focus on chest motion
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
2 Thoracic
• Inhale by slowly
expanding the rib cage
• Feel movement of
individual ribs outwards
and upwards
• Expand the chest as
much as possible
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
2 Thoracic
• Exhale by relaxing the
chest muscles
• Feel the rib cage
contracting
• Force air out of lungs
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Breathe slowly and deeply
through the chest with
total awareness
Continue for 2 minutes
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
3 Clavicular
(Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
• Sit in meditative posture
OR
Lie in Shavasana
• Relax the entire body
• Do thoracic breathing a few
times
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
3 Clavicular
(Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
• Inhale  Expand the ribs
• When ribs are fully
expanded

Inhale little more 
Shoulders & Collar Bone
should move up slightly
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
3 Clavicular
(Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
• Exhale slowly
 First releasing the
lower neck and upper
chest
 Then relax rest of
the rib cage
Continue for
2 minutes
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal
4
and Clavicular Breathing)
• Inhale
 First abdomen
expands
 Then rib cage/chest
expands
 Finally collar bone
and shoulders move up
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal
4
and Clavicular Breathing)
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Entire movement should be
harmonious & flowing
Continue for 5 minutes
• Exhale
 First lower neck and
upper chest relax
 Then rest of the rib
cage contracts
 Finally abdomen
contracts  abdominal
wall is pulled inwards
towards the spine
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal
4
and Clavicular Breathing)
Expiration
Inspiration
Balloon Concept

This explains the
sequence of thoracic &
abdominal movements
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)
(Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal
4
and Clavicular Breathing)
http://www.ehealthyland.com/wp-content/uploads/
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Used in most Pranayamas
Benefits
• Gain control of breath
• Correct poor breathing
habits
• Increase oxygen intake
• Useful in calming the
nerves during high stress
and anger
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Proper Method of
Breathing
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Proper Method of Breathing
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• Proper breathing is the very
essence of life.
• Proper deep breathing is a
natural way to increase
energy & enjoyment of life
• Regulates heartbeat
• Proper oxygen intake,
enabling proper activities
• Facilitates removal of ~70%
body wastes
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Proper Method of Breathing
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• Sit with back straight
(or lie down)
• Palms on your lap
• Eyes closed
• Take time to relax your
body & breathe freely
• Breathe through nose only
 feel
nasal hairs & mucous
membrane are filtering dust
& toxins from inhaled air
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Proper Method of Breathing
• Next, as you breathe, both
your chest & abdomen have
to move in sequence
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• If only chest seems to rise
& fall

(i) your breathing is shallow
(ii) you are not making good
use of lower part of lungs
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Proper Method of Breathing
Sequence of movements
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• Inhale

abdomen moves out
(seems like stomach is
bulging out)

chest expands slightly
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Proper Method of Breathing
Expiration
Inspiration
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Sequence of movements
• Exhale

chest contracts slightly

abdomen comes back in
(just like a balloon
releasing all its air)
This inhale & exhale process should
continue comfortably & smoothly
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10 Minute
Breathing Exercise
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10 Min Breathing Exercise
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Benefits
• Obesity
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Gastric Problems –
constipation, indigestion
• Natural Breathing is
attained
• Vital life force is activated
• Immunity is enhanced
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
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Must be done with
empty stomach
Contraindication
(Not to be done by)
• High BP / Hypertension
• Hyper Acidity / Gastric
Ulcer
• Hernia
• During Pregnancy
• At least 6 months after
surgery
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method
1. Slow abdominal
breathing – 10 times
2. Rapid abdominal
breathing – 10 times
3. Look towards the sky
and rapid abdominal
breathing – 10 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method
4. Look straight – focus
your eyes at 5 ft distance –
rapid abdominal breathing
10 times
5. Roll your tongue – inhale
from mouth – fill air in the
mouth - move air in the
mouth – exhale from
nostrils – repeat 3 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method
6. Bend body forward
from the waist at 30° Rapid abdominal
breathing 10 times
7. Bend body forward
from the waist at 90° Rapid abdominal
breathing 10 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method
8. Bend body forward
from the waist at 30° - Do
Agnisar Kriya, i.e. Exhale
completely – hold the
breath – move abdomen
in-and-out 10 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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2012
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method
9. Bend body forward
from the waist at 90° - Do
Agnisar Kriya, i.e. Exhale
completely – hold the
breath – move abdomen
in-and-out 10 times
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Method
10. Uddyan Bandh
Bend both the legs from
the knees (like sitting on
chair) – palms just above
the knees – exhale
completely – hold the
breath
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
10 Min Breathing Exercise
Method
10. Uddyan Bandh
Pull the abdominal
muscles towards the
spine – hold for few
seconds – inhale and
repeat the process –
continue 3 times
Muni Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen
(Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
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Kishanlal, “Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi)”, Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
Special Therapeutic
Breathing
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Special Therapeutic
Breathing
1. Ujjayi Breathing
2. Bhastrika Breathing
3. Install Breathing
4. Virechan Breathing
5. Seetkari Breathing
6. Breathing Techniques for
Increasing Lung Volume
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Must be done with
empty stomach
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1 Ujjayi Breathing
(The Psychic Breath)
http://www.hypnosis-reviewquarterly.com/images/pranayam.jpg
Benefits
• Soothing effect on nervous
system
• Tranquilizing effect (calms &
relieves anxiety)
• Removes disorders of DHATU
(7 constituents of body:
blood, bone, bone marrow,
fat, skin, flesh, semen)
http://www.lifepositive.com/body/yoga/grfx/ujjayi.jpg
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
1 Ujjayi Breathing
(The Psychic Breath)
http://www.hypnosis-reviewquarterly.com/images/pranayam.jpg
Benefits
• Helps to relieve insomnia
• Effective in thyroid
problem
• Helpful in high blood
pressure
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
2 Bhastrika Breathing
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Benefits
• Balances & strengthens
nervous system
• Removes diseases of
DOSHAS (vaat, pitta, kaph)
• Helpful in asthma & other
lung disorders
• Helps to remove throat
inflammation & phlegm
accumulation
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
2 Bhastrika Breathing
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Benefits
Because of rapid exchange
of air in lungs, there is  in
exchange of O2 & CO2 in &
out of blood stream

• Stimulates metabolic rate
• Produces heat
• Flushes out waste & toxins
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
2 Bhastrika Breathing
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Benefits
Rapid & rhythmic
movement of diaphragm

• Massages & stimulates
visceral (vital) organs
• Tones the digestive
system
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
3 4 Virechan & Install
Breathing
&
Benefits
• Beneficial in sinus /
nasal blockage
• Beneficial in respiratory
problems like asthma
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Contraindication for Virechan
Kriya (not to be done by)
Epistaxis (Bleeding Nose)
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5 Seetkari Breathing
Breathe In
images.google.com search – teeth clenched
Benefits
• Cools body & mind
• Reduces mental &
emotional excitement
• Regulates body
temperature
• Induces muscular
relaxation
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
5 Seetkari Breathing
Breathe In
images.google.com search – teeth clenched
Benefits
• Control on hunger &
thirst
• Reduces blood pressure
• Reduces acidity
• Keeps teeth and gums
healthy
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Breathing Techniques for
6 increasing Lung Volume
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1. Hand Stretching
2. Spring Movement
3. Lion Breathing
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Concept of
Pranayama
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra
Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
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Concept of Pranayama
The word “pranayama”
consists of 2 parts

Prana + Ayama
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Prana means ‘vital energy’
or ‘life force’
It is the force existing in all
animate & inanimate
things
( It is subtler than air / O2 )
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Concept of Pranayama
The word “pranayama”
consists of 2 parts

Prana + Ayama
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Ayama means ‘extension’
or ‘expansion’

Pranayama means
expansion of dimension of
Prana
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Concept of Pranayama
Pranayama utilizes
breathing to influence flow
of Prana in nadis (energy
channels) of pranamaya
kosh* (energy body)
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*(According to yogic physiology, human
framework consists of five bodies or
sheaths – 1. Annamaya Kosh: food or
material; 2. Manomaya Kosh: mental;
3. Pranamaya Kosh: vital energy;
4. Vigyanamaya Kosh: psychic or higher
mental; 5. Anandamaya Kosh: bliss)
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Concept of Pranayama
Pranayama utilizes
breathing to influence flow
of Prana in nadis (energy
channels) of pranamaya
kosh (energy body)
 Pranayama should not
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be considered as mere
breathing exercise aimed
at introducing extra O2 in
lungs
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Concept of Pranayama
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4 aspects of Pranayama

1. Poorak (Inhalation)
2. Rechak (Exhalation)
3. Antar Kumbhak (Internal
Breath Retention)
4. Bahir Kumbhak (External
Breath Retention)
(The most important part of
Pranayama is Kumbhak
or Breath Retention)
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Concept of Pranayama
Practice of Pranayama
influences flow of Prana in
Nadis

purifying, regulating &
activating the Nadis

inducing physical &
mental stability
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Concept of Pranayama
Anulom Vilom Pranayama
(1 cycle)
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• Inhale from left nostril
• Hold (close both nostrils)
• Exhale from right nostril
• Inhale from right nostril
• Hold (close both nostrils)
• Exhale from left nostril
Ratio – 1:4:2
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
Reference Books
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Reference Books (English)
• Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra
Bandha”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006.
• Dr. H. K. Bakhru, “A Complete Handbook of Nature
Cure – Edition 4”, Jaico Publishing House:Mumbai, 2006.
• M. K. Gandhi, “Key to Health”, Navjivan Publishing
House:Ahmedabad, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, “Diagnose, Cure and
Empower Yourself by Currents of Breath – 2nd Edition”,
Translated By Dr. Rajani Joshi, Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust,
Shantikunj:Haridwar, 2010.
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Reference Books (Hindi)
• Dr. Rakesh Jindal, “Praakritik Ayurvigyan (Hindi)”,
Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, “Asan Pranayam Se Adhi
Vyadhi Nivaran (Hindi)”, Editor – Brahmavarchas, Yug
Nirman Yojna:Mathura, 2005.
• Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, “Chikitsa Upachar Ke
Vividh Ayam (Hindi)”, Editor – Brahmavarchas, Akhand
Jyoti Sansthan:Mathura, 1998. (Pandit Shriram Sharma
Acharya Vangamaya Number 40)
• Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “Asana Pranayama Mudra
Bandha (Hindi)”, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar,
2005.
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Websites
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Websites
• http://www.ccryn.org/
(Indian Government – AYUSH)
• http://indianmedicine.nic.in/naturopathy.asp
(Indian Government - AYUSH)
• http://punenin.org/
(Indian Government – Bapu Bhavan)
• http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/
(US Government – Clinical trials and research papers)
• http://arogyamandir.org/
(Arogya Mandir, Gorakhpur – Vitthaldas Modi)
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturopathy
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