Vayu

PRANA APANA SAMANA UDANA VYANA

Imbalance Physical Heart and lungs malfunction Poor elimination Poor assimilation of food Uncoordinated movement Uncoordinated, clumsy
If obstructed or ceases death may Susceptible to illness Digestive disorders and Lack of balance Lessening of the power of
occur shortness of breath Throat problems, short breath the sensations
Negative inappropriate speech
Subtle Lack of contentration or intuitive Susceptible to fear, doubt, Unable to assimilate and Difficulty with new ideas & Lack of coordination
knowledge confusion and insecurity digest mental and emotional experiences between mind and body
Difficulty remaining positive experiences Obstinate, arrogant, inflexible Disjointed thoughts, lack of
Agitated, angry clarity
Practices Breathing Bhastrika Kapalbhati Nauli Kriya & Agni Sara Kriya Ujjayi Nadi shodhana
Ujjayi Kapalbhati - with a sense of
lightness
Asana Seated side bends, downdog Most asanas especially Forward bends, twists, any Well rounded practice, Standing and all postures as
plank, cobra, gomakhasana floor postures posture that strengthens the activating Prana, Apana and they distribute energy
abdomen Samana vayu. Inversions around the body
towards the end of practice
Bandha Jalandhara Moola Uddiyana Jalandhara -

Reasons for Breathing Directly expands Prana Vayu One of the cleansing Fire is activated in the centre The slight constriction in the
clearing any obstructions in the practices. Focus is on the of the body and energy rises throat directs the flow of the
practices respiratory area exhalation, enhancing up through the body. diaphragmatic breath towards
elimination of waste Udana
products
Asana In these asanas the focusof energy Most postures mobilize They activate energy in the Udana is activated as a result In standing postures we can
is on the chest, when they are energy in the pelvis and centre of the body and of healthy Samana. Therefore connect core strength with
released they can release energy then redistribute energy. therefore activate the rise of a practise focusing on all areas the movement of all the
blockages in Prana Vayu energy in the subtle body. of the body is good for Udana. limbs. Developing focus,
Udana is an ascending force so clarity and elevates
inversions will stimulate consciouness.
Udana in the neck.
Bandha Keeps energy in the chest Downward flowing energy Pulls the abdominal organs The outward flow of energy is -
releasing blockages when it is is held in the base of the upwards and inwards awaking suspended and the flow of
released. body then redirected for Samana and energy moving up prana and the mental energy
spiritual growth Sushumna nadi is directed towards the brain.