3. Buddhi Tatha Dhrti-Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Mind and Will power)
Posture: Stand straight with your feet together, body upright, and mouth closed. Tilt your head back as far as comfortably possible, keeping your eyes fully open. Exercise: Focus on the crown of your head while performing rapid and vigorous breathing through your nose using the bellows technique. Start with 25 breaths to begin with. […]
8. Karna-Shakti Vardhaka (Improving the power of Hearing)
Posture: Stand upright with your feet together. Maintain an erect posture. Exercise: Begin by closing your mouth and plugging your ears with your thumbs. Place your index fingers gently over your closed eyelids, ensuring they remain completely shut. Use your middle and ring fingers to encircle your mouth, shaping your lips into a pout, resembling […]
5. Medha -Shakti-Vikasaka (Developing the Intellect)
Posture: Stand or sit with your eyes gently closed, feet placed together, and your back straight. Lower your chin so it touches or aligns closely with your sternal notch. Exercise: In Yogic science, the point at the back of the neck is considered the center of intellectual energy. Direct all your focus to this area […]
Breathwork and Pranayama with Method of Practice Relevant to Inguinal Hernia
Introduction An inguinal hernia occurs when abdominal contents (such as intestine or fatty tissue) protrude through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall near the groin. The two main types are: Surgery is the definitive treatment for most symptomatic hernias. However, breathwork and pranayama can be extremely valuable as: Important: Pranayama does not cure a hernia. […]
4. Sukshma Vyayama Practice: Smarana- Shakti- Vikasaka (Developing the Memory)
Posture: Stand with your feet together, keeping your body upright and your mouth in a relaxed, natural position. Focus your gaze on a point approximately 5 feet in front of your toes. Exercise: Direct your concentration to the Brahmarandra, the Yogic term for the area beneath the anterior fontanel. Through your nose, perform vigorous inhalations […]
Breathwork and Pranayama with Method of Practice Relevant to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Introduction Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, mainly including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis. These conditions are characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, urgency, rectal bleeding, fatigue, weight loss, and periods of flare-ups and remission. IBD is influenced not only by immune dysfunction but also by stress, emotional health, and autonomic nervous […]
Suksma Vyayama Practice 1. Prarthana … Prayer
Yogic Suksma Vyayama Practice Posture: Stand with your feet together, keeping your body upright and eyes gently closed. Fold your hands so that your thumbs rest lightly on the throat cavity (the sternal notch), while your forearms press against your chest. Exercise: Direct your mind toward the Supreme Being. Once you achieve this focused state […]
Breathwork and Pranayama with Method of Practice Relevant to Insomnia
Introduction Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to return to sleep. It may be short-term or chronic. The two main types include: Insomnia is strongly connected to stress, anxiety, irregular lifestyle, excessive screen exposure, hormonal changes, and nervous system hyperactivity. […]
Breathwork and Pranayama with Method of Practice Relevant to Obesity
Introduction Obesity is a complex metabolic condition characterized by excess body fat accumulation, hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, chronic low-grade inflammation, and often emotional dysregulation. While nutrition and physical activity remain primary interventions, stress, sleep disturbance, and emotional eating are powerful contributors to weight gain and metabolic dysfunction. Breathwork and pranayama therapy offer a practical, low-impact, and […]
Suksma Vyayama Practice 2. Sukshma Vyayama Practice: Uccarana-Sthala-Tatha-Visuddha-Cakra-Shuddhi
Posture: Stand with your feet together and your body upright. Tilt your head slightly backward while keeping your eyes wide open and your mouth closed. Position your chin approximately 2.5 inches above the sternal notch (the hollow area at the base of your throat) and align it with your eyes. Exercise: Allow your arms to […]