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Shanthi Mantra Asato Maa, Sadgamayaa Lead me from the unreal to the Real Tamaso maa, Jyotir gamayaa Lead me from darkness to the Light Mrityor

Santhi Mantra Sarvesham Svasti Bhavatu May auspiciousness be unto all Sarvesham Santir Bhavatu May peace be unto all Sarvesham Purnam Bhavatu May fullness be unto

Santhi Mantra Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha May all be happySarve Santu Niramayah May all be free from all diseaseSarve Bhadrani Pashyantu May all enjoy what is

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

Om Sahana Vavatu… Shanthi mantra Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu May he protect both of us (teacher & student), May he nurture both of usSahaveeryam

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

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

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

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

The accessory muscles involved for respiration are the external intercostal, the sternocleidomastoids, the scalene, the trapezius and the pectoralis major and minor.

Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend – Contraindication: People with back pain should not bend forward fully. Bend from hips, keeping spine straight, until the back

“Om Mitraya Namah” – Salutation to friends. “Om Ravayre Namah” – Salutation to one who shines “Om Suryaya Namah” – Salutation to one who is

Contraindication Pranamasana or Prayer Pose – Contraindication: everyone can do Hasta Uttanasana or Raised Arms Pose – Contraindication: everyone can do Uttanasana or Standing Forward

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

Hypoventilation refers to decreased breathing rate. It is characterized by slow, shallow breathing. This can be managed through pranayama practices like Bhastrika Pranayama,

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

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

Refers to general shortness of breath, accompanies by tightness in the chest or feeling of suffocation. A few practices are as follows: Dhanurasana Jalaneti Shavasana

Shortness of breath/difficulty when lying down. A few practices are as follows: Ushtrasana Ardhamatsyendrasana Bhujangasana

Temporary stopping of breathing, especially during sleep.  A few practices are as follows: Simhasana Nadi Shodana Pranayama Kechari Mudra

Total lung air Volume: The total lung air volume is about 4-6 litres. Residual volume: The amount of air that remains in the lungs at

Role of External intercostals muscles during inhalation. The contraction of the external intercostals and diaphragm is required for inhalation. Role of External intercostals muscles during

Unconscious control of breathing Unconscious control of breathing is maintained by the respiratory centre of the brainstem, which monitors the concentration of gases in the

A slow breathing rate keeps the heart stronger and better nourished, as it exerts a positive effect on the cardiac functions and coronary supply –

A few yogic practices to overcome shallow breathing are as follows: Kapalbhati Pranayama Bhastrika Pranayama Nadi Shodana Pranayama Ujjayi Pranayama