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    The document discusses the practice of prāṇāyāma or breath control in yoga. It begins by defining prāṇa as the vital life force and explains that prāṇa originates from ātman. It describes the five types of prāṇa (mukhya, udāna, samāna, apāna, and vyāna) and their functions in the body. It also discusses the nādīs (energy channels) through which prāṇa flows, especially the important idā, piṅgalā, and suśumnā nādīs. The document concludes by outlining some basic prā

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    The document discusses the practice of prāṇāyāma or breath control in yoga. It begins by defining prāṇa as the vital life force and explains that prāṇa originates from ātman. It describes the five types of prāṇa (mukhya, udāna, samāna, apāna, and vyāna) and their functions in the body. It also discusses the nādīs (energy channels) through which prāṇa flows, especially the important idā, piṅgalā, and suśumnā nādīs. The document concludes by outlining some basic prā

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    The document discusses the practice of prāṇāyāma or breath control in yoga. It begins by defining prāṇa as the vital life force and explains that prāṇa originates from ātman. It describes the five types of prāṇa (mukhya, udāna, samāna, apāna, and vyāna) and their functions in the body. It also discusses the nādīs (energy channels) through which prāṇa flows, especially the important idā, piṅgalā, and suśumnā nādīs. The document concludes by outlining some basic prā

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    Some key takeaways are that Prāṇa is the vital life force, it originates from Ātma, and it enters the body when Ātma enters the body and follows it.

    Prāṇa is the vital life force or energy that animates all living beings.

    Prāṇa originates from Ātma, the universal self or soul, which is its creator.

    Pryma

    Svmi Viveknanda Yoga Anusandhna Samsthna

    Pryma
    + Prasya + yma
    Mastery over Pra (Lengthening of Pra)

    What is Pra?

    Pryma
    Pra is the vital force Pra is the basic fabric of the entire creation From where does this Pra come?

    Pranopaniad

    Questions from students? Answers by Guru Piplda

    Kuta ea Pra jyate ? 1. From where does this Pra come?

    Pranopaniad

    Katha yti asmin arre 2. How does it enter the body?

    Pranopaniad

    Katha bhya adhikramate 3. How does it move around? Katha adhytmam iti ? 4. How to know about it?

    Kuta ea Pra jyate ? 1. From where does this Pra come?


    tmana ea Pra

    Pra is the shadow of tma

    tma is the creator of Pra Example: Electricity

    Pranopaniad

    Katha yti asmin arre 2. How does it enter the body?

    tma Pra
    Activity starts

    tma
    Pra Activity stops

    When tma enters the body, Pra follows, then the activity starts.

    tma Pra
    Activity starts

    tma
    Pra Activity stops

    Hari sarvottama vyu jvottama

    tma Pra
    Activity starts

    tma
    Pra Activity stops

    Body itself is a temple. Respect the body by keeping it healthy and happy.

    Pranopaniad

    Katha bhya adhikramate 3. How does it move around?

    Where is the maximum Pra?

    tma has the maximum Pra

    Constriction of Pra creates different lokas. Ex: Manuyaloka

    Lok ( ( ( ( ( ( ( tma ) Brahma loka ) Prajpati loka ) Brahaspati loka ) Indra loka ) Deva loka ) Karma loka ) ( Ajnajna loka ) ( ) Pitru loka ( Devagandharva loka ) ( Manuyagandharva loka ) ( ) Manuyaloka ( Pri loka ) ( Sasya loka ) ( Pa loka )

    nanda Infinity 1020 1018 1016 1014 1012 1010 108 106 104 102 1 10-2 10-4 10-6

    Levels of consiousness Lok Manuyaloka

    Happiness nanda 1

    Priloka

    10-2 (1/100)
    10-4 (1/10000) 10-6 (1/1000000)

    Sasyaloka

    Paloka Touch me not plant Insect eating plants Radio active elements

    Lok ( Manuyagandharva loka ) ( Manuyaloka )

    nanda 102 1

    Manuyagandharva loka: No birth, no death, body at will Our goal should be to move to this loka from Manuyaloka

    Pranopaniad

    Katha adhypya iti ? 4. How to know about it?

    Mukhyapra

    Pra
    (Facial activities)

    Udna
    (Vomiting, Belching)

    Samna
    (Digestion, Heart)

    Apna
    (Excretion, Reproduction)

    Vyna
    (Sense of touch, Sweat, Peripheral activities)

    Functions of Pra
    Facial activities like :
    Vision Hearing Smell Taste

    Functions of Samna
    Digestion Heart functioning

    Functions of Apna
    Excretion Urination Reproduction

    reproduction

    Functions of Vyna
    Sense of touch Flow of impulses in the nerves

    Functions of Udna
    Sneezing Belching Vomiting

    Mukhyapra

    Pra

    Apna

    Samna

    Vyna

    Udna

    Upapra

    Nga

    Krma

    Kkala

    Devadatta Dhanajaya

    How does Pra moves inside the body?


    Pra moves through nadis in the body.
    72 lakh nadis in a human body Three important nadis I Suumn Pigal

    I, Pigal and Suumn nadis

    Suumn

    Pigal

    Chakras are intersection of I and Pigal nadis

    Suumn

    Pigal

    It exists on the backside and above the body It cannot be found by dissecting the body It exists in Pramaya koa

    Sahasrra
    j

    Viuddi
    Anhata Maipura Svdhina

    Mldhra
    I Suumn Pigal

    Opening of Suumn nadi

    Suumn

    Pigal

    Normally Suumn nadi remains blocked for common persons


    When Pra flows harmoniously through I and Pigal, then Suumn opens Then enlightening happens

    Essence of Pryma
    Q) What is Pryma? A) Process of making Pr flow in Suumn nadi

    Q) How to make Pr flow through Suumn nadi? A) By harmonizing the flow of Pr between I and Pigal nadis
    Q) How to create harmonious Pr flow? A) Gain control over Pr by practicing breathing with awareness (Unknown through known)

    Story of Beetle and the minister

    Key: Slow and steady Step by step

    Design of Pryma
    3PR method
    Prayer, Preparation, Practice and Relaxation

    Terminologies

    Right Left (Candra) (Srya) (Pigal) (I)

    Terminologies
    Inhale Praka Hold Kubhaka Exhale Recaka

    Anuloma

    Viloma

    Inhale & Hold Spontaneous Exhale & Hold Atarkubhaka Sahajakubhaka Bahyakubhaka or Kevalakubhaka

    Prayer
    Prasyeda vae sarva| tridivet yat pratiitam| Mte'va putrn rakasva| rca prajsca videhina iti||

    Whatever exists in the three worlds are all under the influence of Pra. Just like a mother protects her children, protect us and give us wealth and wisdom.

    Preparation
    Kaplabhti:
    * Forceful exhalation, passive inhalation * 1 time, 120 rounds/min (rpm)

    Slow < 5 rpm Pryma

    Normal 15 to 20 rpm Normal breathing

    Fast > 25 rpm Kriya

    Benefits
    * Kaplabhti is a cleansing technique and a kriya practice. * Mind goes to cessation, observe this state as long as possible. * It silences the mind. * People having high blood pressure or any heart disease should avoid this practice. Its a preparatory practice for Pryma.

    Vibhgya Pryma Sectional breathing:


    * Abdominal breathing * Thoracic breathing Adhama vsa- cinmudra Madhyama vsa cinmayamudra dhya vsa dimudra Pra vsa Brahmamudra

    * Clavicular breathing -

    * Full yogic breathing -

    Benefits

    * Vibhgya Pryma opens up lower lobes of lungs. * Makes our breath slow deep and rhythmic.

    Anuloma Viloma Pryma :


    * Slow and deep inhalation and exhalation through both the nostrils. * Let the breath stop automatically.

    Benefits: * Helpful in reducing stress and tensions * Improve memory and concentration power * Improve quality of life * Promote positive health

    Candrnuloma viloma Pryama


    * Inhalation and exhalation through the left nostril only.

    Benefits: * Cooling in nature * Beneficial for people with BP, IHD, anxiety * Weight increase * People with Kapha prakruti should avoid this

    Srynuloma viloma Pryama


    * Inhalation and exhalation through the right nostril only.

    Benefits: * Good for people with Kapha prakruti, asthma etc * Helpful for curing depression and over weight * Helpful to overcome shyness and tamas (lethargy) * Hyper active people (Rajasic) should avoid this

    Ujjyi Pryama
    * Breathing through nose slowly with awareness by making a sound in the throat region.

    Benefits: * Helps for pointed awareness * Strengthens the muscles of epiglottis * Helpful for tonsillitis, sore throat and asthma

    Ni uddi Pryama
    * Inhale through left nostril, exhale through right nostril. * Inhale through right nostril, exhale through left nostril. Benefits: * One universal practice without contra-indications * Promotes balance between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system * Reduction in anxiety and stress level

    Candrabheda Pryama
    * Inhale through left nostril, exhale through right nostril.

    Benefits: * Cooling in nature * Beneficial for people with BP, IHD, anxiety * Weight increase * People with Kapha prakruti should avoid this

    Sryabheda Pryama
    * Inhale through right nostril, exhale through left nostril.

    Benefits: * Good for people with Kapha prakruti, asthma etc * Helpful for curing depression and over weight * Helpful to overcome shyness and tamas (lethargy) * Hyper active people (Rajasic) should avoid this

    Cooling Pryama practice


    tal Pryama
    * Inhale through the tongue, exhale slowly through the nose. * Feel the jet of cool air * An overall cooling effect is observed

    * Expansion from pointed to linear awareness

    Cooling Pryama practice


    tkr Pryama
    * Inhale through mouth, exhale through nose.

    * As the air moves through the tongue and mouth, it creates a cooling effect on the inner surfaces of the mouth. * Expansion from linear to surface awareness

    Cooling Pryama practice


    Sadanta Pryama
    * Inhale through the crevices of the teeth, exhale through nose.

    Benefits of all three cooling Pryama practices * Helpful in relaxing the muscles, smoothening the nervous system * Allergies due to cold can be effectively overcome * Spiritual growth by expansion of awareness

    Laya Pryama practice


    Bhrmar Pryama
    * Inhale fully, while exhaling produce the humming sound of a female bee. (Singgggg...) * Key is to produce resonance * Sound frequency = Natural frequency of the body

    Benefits: * Helps to move from surface to 3D awareness * Calms down the mind (Mano vega) * Restlessness can be reduced

    Laya Pryama practice


    Bhrmara Pryama
    * While Inhaling produce the high frequency sound of a male bee. * Whole body should feel the resonance produced by this sound.

    Benefits: * Laya or merger of the mind with vanishing of Tripui (Seer, seeing and the seen) * Soothes the nervous system and cultures the voice * Extremely useful for all psychosomatic ailments

    Resonance Pryama practice


    Ndnusandhna
    * - A-kr chanting * - U-kr chanting * - Ma-kr chanting * -- A-U-Ma chanting

    Benefits: * Helps for creating resonance * Generates a soothing effect * Mind will become relaxed and calm

    Types of awareness
    Pointed awareness Linear awareness Surface awareness 3D awareness Group awareness Effort Ujjyi tal tkr,Sadanta Laya Pryama Ndnusandhna

    Relaxation

    Silence

    Two schools of Pryama


    Vasistha school Kubhaka rahita Hatha school Kubhaka sahita

    Hold

    Hold

    I: H:E :H 2 : 4 : 8 : 16 ratio

    Pryama with Mantras


    Gyatr Pryama
    Om bhurbhuva svaha Inhale

    Tat savitur vareya


    Bhargo deevasya dhmhi Dhiyo yo na pracodayat||

    Hold

    Exhale

    Hold

    Other types of Pryama


    Svitr Pryama Sama Pryama Vishama Pryama Ratio Pryama

    Pratyhra
    Svmi Viveknanda Yoga Anusandhna Samsthna

    Pratyhra
    + Prati + hra

    Withdrawal of food

    Withdrawal of food for sense organs Or Moderation of food for sense organs

    Pratyhra

    Eyes: Ears: Nose: Tounge: Skin:

    Seeing Hearing Smelling Tasting Touching

    Moderation

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