Naturopathy 04 Air Therapy

Air Therapy
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Air Therapy
Air Bath Swar Sadhana Massage Exercise Yogic Postures (Aasan) Breathing Pranayama
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Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk) Called the BEST EXERCISE Method Walk in fresh air only Dont Talk when you Walk (Feel Oneness with Nature) Walk with empty stomach Healthy person: 5-7 km/day Weak person: 0.5-1 km/day (Gradually increasing) Speed: 1 km in 10 min
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Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk) Called the BEST EXERCISE Method Must do deep breathing during walking Procedure (7:4:7) Inhale: 7 steps Hold: 4 steps Exhale: 7 steps (For Beginners - 4:2:6)
Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk) Benefits External/Internal cleansing Better mental health positive thoughts Skin Healthy, Soft, Bright Muscles Stronger More blood supply to the heart blood purification Less pressure on heart people of all ages can do it
Air Bath
(Morning / Evening Walk) Benefits Walking on clean, dew drenched grass makes eyesight better Increased vital life force
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Breathing
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Breathing
Types of Breathing Proper Method of Breathing 10 Minute Breathing Exercise Special Therapeutic Breathing
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Types of Breathing
1. 2. 3. 4.
Abdominal Thoracic Clavicular Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)

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1 Abdominal
Sit in meditative posture OR Lie in Shavasana Relax the entire body Breathe normally Place right hand on the abdomen
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1 Abdominal
Place right hand on the abdomen Inhale Right hand should move out Exhale Right hand should move in Try not to expand chest or move shoulders
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Inhaling
Exhaling
1 Abdominal
Breathe slowly & deeply through abdomen with full awareness
Inhaling
Continue for 2 minutes Try not to expand chest or move shoulders
Exhaling
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2 Thoracic
Sit in meditative posture (back straight, neck straight, hands in the lap, smile on the face) Relax the entire body Breathe normally Focus on chest motion
2 Thoracic
Inhale by slowly expanding the rib cage Feel movement of individual ribs outwards and upwards Expand the chest as much as possible
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2 Thoracic
Exhale by relaxing the chest muscles Feel the rib cage contracting Force air out of lungs Breathe slowly and deeply through the chest with total awareness Continue for 2 minutes
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3 Clavicular
(Advanced step of thoracic breathing)
Sit in meditative posture OR Lie in Shavasana Relax the entire body Do thoracic breathing a few times
3 Clavicular
Inhale Expand the ribs When ribs are fully expanded Inhale little more Shoulders & Collar Bone should move up slightly
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3 Clavicular
Exhale slowly First releasing the lower neck and upper chest Then relax rest of the rib cage Continue for 2 minutes
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Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic) 4 (Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)

Inhale First abdomen expands Then rib cage/chest expands Finally collar bone and shoulders move up
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Exhale First lower neck and upper chest relax Then rest of the rib cage contracts Finally abdomen contracts abdominal wall is pulled inwards towards the spine
Entire movement should be harmonious & flowing Continue for 5 minutes

Expiration Inspiration
Balloon Concept This explains the sequence of thoracic & abdominal movements
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Used in most Pranayamas Benefits Gain control of breath Correct poor breathing habits Increase oxygen intake Useful in calming the nerves during high stress and anger
Proper Method of Breathing
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Proper breathing is the very essence of life. Proper deep breathing is a natural way to increase energy & enjoyment of life Regulates heartbeat Proper oxygen intake, enabling proper activities Facilitates removal of ~70% body wastes
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Sit with back straight (or lie down) Palms on your lap Eyes closed Take time to relax your body & breathe freely Breathe through nose only feel nasal hairs & mucous membrane are filtering dust & toxins from inhaled air
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Next, as you breathe, both your chest & abdomen have to move in sequence If only chest seems to rise & fall (i) your breathing is shallow (ii) you are not making good use of lower part of lungs
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Sequence of movements Inhale abdomen moves out (seems like stomach is bulging out) chest expands slightly
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Expiration Inspiration
Sequence of movements Exhale chest contracts slightly abdomen comes back in (just like a balloon releasing all its air)
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This inhale & exhale process should continue comfortably & smoothly
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10 Minute Breathing Exercise
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10 Min Breathing Exercise

Benefits Obesity Asthma Diabetes Gastric Problems constipation, indigestion Natural Breathing is attained Vital life force is activated Immunity is enhanced
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Contraindication (Not to be done by) High BP / Hypertension Hyper Acidity / Gastric Ulcer Hernia During Pregnancy At least 6 months after surgery
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Must be done with empty stomach

Method 1. Slow abdominal breathing 10 times 2. Rapid abdominal breathing 10 times
Muni Kishanlal, Prekshadhyan : Yogic Kriyaen (Hindi), Jain Vishwa Bharati:Ladnun, Rajasthan, 2006.
3. Look towards the sky and rapid abdominal breathing 10 times


Method 4. Look straight focus your eyes at 5 ft distance rapid abdominal breathing 10 times
5. Roll your tongue inhale from mouth fill air in the mouth - move air in the mouth exhale from nostrils repeat 3 times

Method 6. Bend body forward from the waist at 30 Rapid abdominal breathing 10 times
7. Bend body forward from the waist at 90 Rapid abdominal breathing 10 times

Method 8. Bend body forward from the waist at 30 - Do Agnisar Kriya, i.e. Exhale completely hold the breath move abdomen in-and-out 10 times

Method 9. Bend body forward from the waist at 90 - Do Agnisar Kriya, i.e. Exhale completely hold the breath move abdomen in-and-out 10 times

Method 10. Uddyan Bandh Bend both the legs from the knees (like sitting on chair) palms just above the knees exhale completely hold the breath

Method 10. Uddyan Bandh Pull the abdominal muscles towards the spine hold for few seconds inhale and repeat the process continue 3 times
Special Therapeutic Breathing
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Special Therapeutic Breathing

1. Ujjayi Breathing 2. Bhastrika Breathing 3. Install Breathing 4. Virechan Breathing 5. Seetkari Breathing 6. Breathing Techniques for Increasing Lung Volume
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1 Ujjayi Breathing
(The Psychic Breath) Benefits Soothing effect on nervous system Tranquilizing effect (calms & relieves anxiety) Removes disorders of DHATU (7 constituents of body: blood, bone, bone marrow, fat, skin, flesh, semen)
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1 Ujjayi Breathing
(The Psychic Breath) Benefits Helps to relieve insomnia Effective in thyroid problem Helpful in high blood pressure
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2 Bhastrika Breathing
Benefits Balances & strengthens nervous system Removes diseases of DOSHAS (vaat, pitta, kaph) Helpful in asthma & other lung disorders Helps to remove throat inflammation & phlegm accumulation
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Benefits Because of rapid exchange of air in lungs, there is in exchange of O2 & CO2 in & out of blood stream Stimulates metabolic rate Produces heat Flushes out waste & toxins
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Benefits Rapid & rhythmic movement of diaphragm Massages & stimulates visceral (vital) organs Tones the digestive system
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Benefits Beneficial in sinus / nasal blockage Beneficial in respiratory problems like asthma
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5 Seetkari Breathing
Benefits Cools body & mind Reduces mental & emotional excitement Regulates body temperature Induces muscular relaxation
Breathe In
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5 Seetkari Breathing
Benefits Control on hunger & thirst Reduces blood pressure Reduces acidity Keeps teeth and gums healthy
Breathe In
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Breathing Techniques for 6 increasing Lung Volume
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1. Hand Stretching 2. Spring Movement 3. Lion Breathing
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Concept of Pranayama
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The word pranayama consists of 2 parts Prana + Ayama Prana means vital energy or life force It is the force existing in all animate & inanimate things ( It is subtler than air / O2 )
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The word pranayama consists of 2 parts Prana + Ayama Ayama means extension or expansion Pranayama means expansion of dimension of Prana
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Pranayama utilizes breathing to influence flow of Prana in nadis (energy channels) of pranamaya kosh* (energy body)
*(According to yogic physiology, human framework consists of five bodies or sheaths 1. Annamaya Kosh: food or material; 2. Manomaya Kosh: mental; 3. Pranamaya Kosh: vital energy; 4. Vigyanamaya Kosh: psychic or higher mental; 5. Anandamaya Kosh: bliss)
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Pranayama utilizes breathing to influence flow of Prana in nadis (energy channels) of pranamaya kosh (energy body)
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Pranayama should not be considered as mere breathing exercise aimed at introducing extra O2 in lungs
4 aspects of Pranayama 1. Poorak (Inhalation) 2. Rechak (Exhalation) 3. Antar Kumbhak (Internal Breath Retention) 4. Bahir Kumbhak (External Breath Retention) (The most important part of Pranayama is Kumbhak or Breath Retention)
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Practice of Pranayama influences flow of Prana in Nadis purifying, regulating & activating the Nadis inducing physical & mental stability
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Anulom Vilom Pranayama (1 cycle)
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Inhale from left nostril Hold (close both nostrils) Exhale from right nostril Inhale from right nostril Hold (close both nostrils) Exhale from left nostril
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Ratio 1:4:2
Reference Books
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Reference Books (English)

Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2006. Dr. H. K. Bakhru, A Complete Handbook of Nature Cure Edition 4, Jaico Publishing House:Mumbai, 2006. M. K. Gandhi, Key to Health, Navjivan Publishing House:Ahmedabad, 2005. Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, Diagnose, Cure and Empower Yourself by Currents of Breath 2nd Edition, Translated By Dr. Rajani Joshi, Shri Vedmata Gayatri Trust, Shantikunj:Haridwar, 2010. May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 60
Reference Books (Hindi)

Dr. Rakesh Jindal, Praakritik Ayurvigyan (Hindi), Arogya Seva Prakashan:Modinagar, 2005. Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, Asan Pranayam Se Adhi Vyadhi Nivaran (Hindi), Editor Brahmavarchas, Yug Nirman Yojna:Mathura, 2005. Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, Chikitsa Upachar Ke Vividh Ayam (Hindi), Editor Brahmavarchas, Akhand Jyoti Sansthan:Mathura, 1998. (Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangamaya Number 40) Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha (Hindi), Yoga Publications Trust:Munger, Bihar, 2005. May 26, 2012 www.dsvv.ac.in 61
Websites
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Websites
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Abdominal Thoracic Clavicular Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic)

Continue for 2 minutes Try not to expand chest or move shoulders

Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic) 4 (Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)

Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic) 4 (Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)

Entire movement should be harmonious & flowing Continue for 5 minutes

Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic) 4 (Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)

Thoraco-Abdominal (Yogic) 4 (Combination of Thoracic, Abdominal and Clavicular Breathing)

Proper Method of Breathing

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Proper Method of Breathing

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Proper Method of Breathing

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Proper Method of Breathing

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Proper Method of Breathing

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Proper Method of Breathing

10 Minute Breathing Exercise

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10 Min Breathing Exercise

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10 Min Breathing Exercise

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10 Min Breathing Exercise

3. Look towards the sky and rapid abdominal breathing 10 times

10 Min Breathing Exercise

10 Min Breathing Exercise

10 Min Breathing Exercise

10 Min Breathing Exercise

10 Min Breathing Exercise

10 Min Breathing Exercise

Special Therapeutic Breathing

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Special Therapeutic Breathing

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3 4 Virechan & Install Breathing

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Breathing Techniques for 6 increasing Lung Volume

1. Hand Stretching 2. Spring Movement 3. Lion Breathing

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Reference Books (Hindi)

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