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Pranayam MODULE-5
Yogic Practices
Thoracic Breathing

In this form of breathing, chest and rib’s movements take place. It expends more
energy than abdominal breathing for the same quantity of air exchange. It is
often associated with physical exercise and exertion, as well as stress and tension.
Yogic Breathing

It combines all the above modes of breathing – abdominal and chest breathing
into one harmonious movement. It is the ideal breathing that we are interested in Note
developing. Only yogic breathing can give the maximum inhalation and
exhalation. It may be practised at any time and is especially useful in stressful
situations. Its purpose is to have a control over the breath, correct poor breathing
habits and increase oxygen intakes. This is the best practice for gentle massage
of abdominal and chest organs. This is a very useful practice to improve lung
capacity.

Note: It can be practiced at any time. i.e., on empty stomach or after meals etc.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 21.2

1) Name the Asanas required for Pranayam over which one should have
expertise.

2) Name the four breathing types of pre-Pranayam breathing practices.

3) Fill in the blanks with appropriate asans:

i) Spine should be ...................................... for preparation of Pranayam.
ii) In thoracic breathing .................................... and ..............................
movements take place.

iii) Yogic breathing combines all modes of breathing i.e ......................
and .............................................. breathing in one harmonious
movement.

4) Mark the following statements as ‘True’ or ‘False’
i) Breathing can be done through mouth or nostril as per ease. ( )

ii) Abdominal breathing is associated with the movement of diaphragm
and outer wall of the abdomen. ( )

iii) Yogic breathing can be practised at any time. ( )

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