What is Pranayama? Discuss the various rules and techniques of pranayama.
What is Pranayama? Discuss the various rules and techniques of pranayama.
Different ways to do pranayama.
Techniques to do pranayama.
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What is Pranayama:-
Concept of Pranayama:-
The fourth limb or fourth chapter of Ashtanga Yoga is Pranayama. Talking about Pranayama, Patanjali says – when the movement of breathing is separated, it is called pranayama. Separation means control. Pranayama is the control of the breath and the rate of breathing. Here it must be remembered that in breathing air is coming in and air is going out; They are of little importance in life; The importance is to master the technique of controlling the Prana Kriya or the movement of Prana in our body.
Prana is the cosmic energy; Nasika is the main door of life. The breath that comes and goes through the nostrils is the reservoir of life and pranayama. “ Pranayama Vidhi ’’ or techniques of pranayama was invented by the ancient sages of India with the aim of allowing the mind to penetrate into the inner world of the body with the help of the breath-like rope and make the devotee feel the divinity there.
Rules and different techniques of Pranayama:-
1. Pranayama should be done in a pure sattvic or holy place. If possible, it is best to practice sitting near water.
2. In cities where the effect of pollution is high, the place should be perfumed with ghee and gulgul before pranayama. And if not, ghee lamp should be lit.
3. Sitting in Siddhasana, Vajrasana, Padmasana is suitable for pranayama. But the seat that will be used for sitting should be a bad conductor of electricity. For example - blanket or Kushasana etc.
4. Breathing should always be done through the nose. It will filter the breath and enter into the body.
5. Eating should be done at least 4 - 5 hours before doing pranayama like yoga. If pranayama can be done in the morning after ablution before doing yoga, it is best. 5 – 10 minutes of practice in the beginning and can be gradually increased up to an hour. Pranayama should always be done in a certain number, neither less nor more.
6. The mind should be calm and happy while doing pranayama. Even through pranayama the mind becomes calm, happy and concentrated.
7. If fatigue is felt while doing pranayama, one should rest by taking 5-6 normal breaths before starting the next pranayama.
8. Pranayama should be done according to one's nature and season. Some pranayama increase body heat, while some pranayama bring about normal coldness.
9. Pregnant women, hungry people, people suffering from fever should not do pranayama. Patients should do pranayama keeping in mind the precautions given with pranayama.
10. A long practice of pranayama should lead to complete celibacy. Food should be controlled. Consumption of milk, ghee and fruits are beneficial.
11. One should not forcefully hold the breath in pranayama. For pranayama, taking the breath into the body is called 'Pooraka', holding the breath inside the body is called 'Kumbhaka' and exhaling the breath is called 'Rechaka' and holding the breath outside is called 'Bahyakumbhaka'.
12. Pranayama means not only Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rekhaka; Rather, it is also a practice that regulates the movement of breath and prana and stills and concentrates the mind.
13. Before pranayama one should chant the word 'Om' several times. It calms the mind.
14. While doing Pranayama, the eyes, mouth, nose etc. should be kept in a simple position without putting any kind of tension on the organs. Neck, spine, loins, chest - should always be kept straight while practicing pranayama.
15. Practice of Pranayama should be done slowly, patiently and carefully ; without any suddenness.
16. Meditation after bath – Pranayama should be done before worship. Bath can be taken fifteen to twenty minutes after doing pranayama. You should never practice pranayama by yourself by reading books. Pranayama should be done under an experienced acharya or teacher.
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