Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, during suryanamaskara
With regards to the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide, the goal is to move oxygen in and carbon dioxide out of the bloodstream through the steady breathing pattern of inhalation and exhalation. The inhale on all upward movements is when the air passes through the nasal passages – where particulate impurities are removed and air is humidified. This then passes into the alveoli through the trachea that branches into bronchi that further split into bronchioles. The oxygen is diffused into the bloodstream through the capillaries present in the alveolar and the carbon dioxide diffused out, which is expelled through the same path air takes into the lungs when an exhale occurs on a downward movement.
Physiology of kapalabhati pranayama
With the inhalation of air, it passes through the nasal passage where particulate impurities are removed and the air is humidified, before passing into the trachea, down the bronchi, into the bronchioles finally reaching the alveoli and air sacs. In the alveolar, the oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream by diffusion through its capillaries and carried to the heart by the pulmonary artery, while the waste products like carbon dioxide are diffused out of the blood that comes to the lungs from the pulmonary vein, and out the very same path the air comes in through.
Muscles involved in full yogic breathing
The accessory muscles involved for respiration are the external intercostal, the sternocleidomastoids, the scalene, the trapezius and the pectoralis major and minor.
Contraindications of Ashtanga Surya Namaskara
Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend – Contraindication: People with back pain should not bend forward fully. Bend from hips, keeping spine straight, until the back forms nighty degree angle with the legs or bend only as far as comfortable. Chaturanga – Contraindication: People with serious back problem, high blood pressure or heart conditions should not do this practice Urdhva mukha Svanasana : – Contraindication : People suffering with peptic ulcer, hernia, intestinal tuberculosis or hyper thyroidsm Adho mukha svanasana, downward facing dog – Contraindication: People with knee pain and back pain should keep legs slightly apart and slightly bend Inhale, jump or step your feet up between – Contraindication: People with back pain and knee pain should avoid jumping
12 Surya Namaskara mantra with meaning
“Om Mitraya Namah” – Salutation to friends. “Om Ravayre Namah” – Salutation to one who shines “Om Suryaya Namah” – Salutation to one who is responsible for bringing activity. “Om Bhanave Namah” – Salutation to One who illumines “Om Khagaya Namah“ – Salutation to who moves quickly “Om Pushne Namah” –Salutation to one who gives nourishment and fulfillment. “Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah” –Salutation to golden color cosmic self “Om Marichaye Namah” – Salutation to one who light with infinite number of rays “Om Adityaya Namah” – Salutation to the son of Aditi, the cosmic divine Mother “Om Savitre Namah” – Salutation to one who is responsible for life. “Om Arkaya Namah” – Salutation to one who is worthy of praise and glory “Om Bhaskaraya Namah” – Salutation to one who gives wisdom and cosmic illumination
Benefits and Contraindications of Sivananda Sun Salutation
Contraindication Pranamasana or Prayer Pose – Contraindication: everyone can do Hasta Uttanasana or Raised Arms Pose – Contraindication: everyone can do Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend – Contraindication: People with back pain should not bend forward fully. Bend from hips, keeping spine straight, until the back forms nighty degree angle with the legs or bend only as far as comfortable. Ashwa Sanchalanasana or Equestrian pose – Contraindication: People with knee pain should keep a support on the knee, like towel Phalakasana or Plank Pose – Contraindication: People with high blood pressure and heart issue should not stay in this pose for long Ashtanga Namaskar or Eight-Limbed Pose – Contraindication: People with serious back problem, high blood pressure or heart conditions should not do this practice Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose – Contraindication: People suffering with peptic ulcer, hernia, intestinal tuberculosis or hyper thyroidsm Parvatasana or Inverted V Pose – Contraindication: People with knee pain and back pain should keep legs slightly apart and slightly bend Benefits Pranamasana or Prayer Pose – Benefit: State of concentration and calmness in preparation for the performance of the practice Hasta Uttanasana or Raised Arms Pose – Benefit: provide good stretch on the abdomen and expands lungs Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend – Benefit: back stretch and pelvic region, also good relaxing pose Ashwa Sanchalanasana or Equestrian pose – Benefit: strengthens the entire skeletal structure. It is good stretch to neck shoulder, back and chest, releasing feelings of congestion. Improves balance Phalakasana or Plank Pose – Benefit: strengthens the hands, shoulders, back, thigh, hip, chest and improves balance Ashtanga Namaskar or Eight-Limbed Pose – Benefit: strengthens the legs and arms muscles, spine and shoulder blades Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose – Benefit: strengthens chest, lower back, thigh, hip Parvatasana or Inverted V Pose – Benefit: works on hand, lower back, thigh, hip and hamstrings
Principles of Yogic Practices
Ideal time to practice Hatha yoga The ideal time to practice hatha yoga is morning and evening, however it can be practice anytime after one hour of eating food. What place is ideal for hatha yoga Yoga should be practiced indoors with minimum distraction Type of diet for hatha yoga Practitioner should eat very light food, less spice and oil as these food takes long time to digest. Age limit for hatha yoga There is no age limit to practice hatha yoga, however, extra care to be taken while taking class of elderly and young children as the bone density is very low of these age groups. Does children can practice hatha yoga Children can practice hatha yoga, however, the asana which needs to be holding for longer with zero momentum should be avoided for children as this can harm the growth of body. Who should avoid inverted poses People suffering with serious back problem, high blood pressure or heart conditions, hernia and intestinal tuberculosis should not do this practice The time between bath and yoga practice The yoga should be practice after at least 1 hour of bathing.
How you will manage Hypoventilation, by hatha yoga practices.
Hypoventilation refers to decreased breathing rate. It is characterized by slow, shallow breathing. This can be managed through pranayama practices like Bhastrika Pranayama,
How you will manage Hyperventilation, by hatha yoga practices.
Hyperventilation refers to increased rate of breathing. It is characterized by rapid, deep breathing. This can be managed through pranayama practices like Ujjayi Pranayama, Nadi Shodana Pranayama and Brahamari Pranayama
How you will manage Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea by hatha yoga practices.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) describes a shortness of breath during sleep that comes on suddenly, causing the person to wake up gasping. Kechari Mudra Ujjayi Pranayama Brahmari Pranayama Naukasana