PRANAYAMA

SADHANA
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Prana + Ayama

Prana – Vital force behind life

Ayama – To control

Life: Movements
(Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual)

Study of Pranayama is to gain control over all

movements
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Control of Prana is through the control of the breath

Breathing is a continuous process, from the time of

birth to the time of death
(It is the “Indication of Life”)

Breathing is automatically controlled by the

Autonomous Nervous System

Breathing can be controlled by our will

We can take control of the A.N.S through

Pranayamic practices.
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Breathing Process
 
Inhalation & Exhalation

Roll of oxygen in body

Tidal air ---- 600 c.c.

Air utilised ---- 450 c.c.

Dead space ---- 150 c.c.

Oxygen content is 21%

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6000
5000 I.R V.L.C Breath
4000 3000 4500
3000 
Breath
2000 T.L.C E.R.
6000
1000 1500
In c.c.
0
Sec
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
Dead Space
150 c.c.
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Breathing Air Analysis

Total Lung Capacity 6000 c.c.

* Inspiratory Reserve 3000 c.c.

* Expiratory Reserve 1500 c.c.

(Vital Capacity of lung 4500 c.c.)

* Residual Volume 1350 c.c.

* Dead Space -150 c.c.

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Breathing Rate

Normal – 15 to 18 breaths/min
i.e. Inhalation 2 sec & Exhalation 2 sec

Deep Breathing Ratio 5:10

i.e. Inhalation 5 sec & Exhalation 10 sec
Breathing Rate – 4/min

Life span increases because of

greater supply of oxygen
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Pranayama = Holding of Breath = Kumbhak

Inhalation (Purak) – Pause (Kumbhak) – Exhalation (Rechak) –

Pause (Kumbhak)

Practice of Pranayama is the practice of Kumbhak

Practice of Kumbhak requires the practice of Purak &

Rechak

Practice of Purak & Rechak is easy & effective

The practice of Kumbhak is difficult & dangerous

if not practiced properly
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Study of Purak & Rechak

Control must be

SLOW

SMOOTH

UNIFORM

STEADY