PRANAYAMA SADHANA

1. PRANAYAMA SADHANA

2. Pranayama Sadhana 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

3. Pranayama Sadhana 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.

4. Pranayama Sadhana 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%

5. Pranayama Sadhana I.R 3000 V.L.C 4500 T.L.C 6000 In c.c. Sec Dead Space 150 c.c.

6. Pranayama Sadhana 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.

7. Pranayama Sadhana 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

8. Pranayama Sadhana 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

9. Pranayama Sadhana Study of Purak & Rechak Control must be SLOW SMOOTH UNIFORM STEADY