Gayathri Mantra
Gayathri Mantra Om bhur buvah svaha On the physical plane, the subtle plane, and the causal plane Tat savitur varenyam we meditate on the divine light of the sun of spiritual consciousness bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayat May it stimulate our power of spiritual perception Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi Om Peace, Peace, Peace
Om Sahana Vavatu… Shanthi mantra
Om Sahana Vavatu… Shanthi mantra Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu May he protect both of us (teacher & student), May he nurture both of usSahaveeryam Karavavahaie May we both acquire the caliber to self-realizationTejasvinaa vadheetamastu May our study be fruitfulMaa vidhvishavahaie May we not argue with each other (teacher & student)Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi Om Peace, Peace, Peace
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External and Internal Respiration
External respiration?External respiration refers to the inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide. It refers to the exchange of gases that takes place in the environment. Internal respiration? Internal respiration refers to the diffusion of oxygen into and carbon dioxide out of the bloodstream. It refers to the exchange of gases that takes place between the blood cells.
Different types of asana and its breathing pattern
What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for forward bending asana?Exhalation on downward bend, making room for going into the motion as deep as possible with a lifted diaphragm. What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for backward bending asana?The most ideal breathing pattern for backward bending asana is to inhale on the upward movement, allowing for an outward expansion in the torso and an extension in the spine. What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for lateral bending asana? The breathing pattern most ideal for lateral bending asana is inhalation when standing upright and exhalation when bent on either side. What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for twisting asana?Exhale as you move away from your core and engage it in a twist, and inhale as you come to neutral. What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for arm balancing asana?Exhale while bearing the weight on arms, and inhale when relaxing. What is the breathing pattern we should adopt for axial extension asana?Inhale as you extend upwards, and exhale as you return back to the plant your feet on the ground. Why we should breathe.We should breathe into our poses as it allows us to experience a deeper stretch. It also helps deal with the muscle fatigue of practice, reducing the amount of muscular pain experienced. Why we should breathe in nose, why not in mouth.When one breathes through the mouth, particulate matter is not filtered out, nor is the air inhaled humidified. These are two functions carried out by the nose hair and mucous lining present in the nasal passage. As we breathe through the mouth, this process does not occur.
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