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MODULE-5 Pranayam
Yogic Practices
Benefits –

Bhastrika purifies lungs, so it is very useful in asthma, tuberculosis and
bronchitis.
It corrects bad breathing habits.

It speeds up the blood circulation.
It optimizes digestive system by vigorous massage of the digestive organs.
Note Increases the flow of prana throughout the whole pranic body.

21.3.8 Suryabhedi Pranayam (Right Nostril Breathing)
‘Surya’ means the sun and bheda means to pierce/awaken. In the body Pingala
Nadi represents the energy of the sun or vital energy. Therefore, it means that we
pierce or purify Pingala Nadi. In this Pranayam, we inhale and exhale through
the right nostril.
Contra-indications - High blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, ulcer, acidity,
hyperthyroidism, anxiety, headache or menstruation.

Benefits-

Increases vital energy in the body.
Heats the body.

Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and the left part of the brain.

Eliminates Vata related trouble and
Helps to balance Kapha.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 21.3

1) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
a) Three components of Pranayam are………, ………. and ……….

b) The most important component of Pranayam practice is………

c) Tranquilizing Pranayam are………. and ………
d) …………. is a purifying Pranayam.
e) Nadi shodhan strengthens all the ……… which are quite helpful in
further advancement of Pranayam practice.

f) On……humming sound is produced in……….Pranayam.
g) On ……..sound of sheetkar is produced in ……….Pranayam.

h) ……….. Pranayam resembles the blowing of bellows.
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