PRANAYAMA

SADHANA
Pranayama Sadhana
Prana + Ayama

Prana Vital force behind life

Ayama To control

Life: Movements
(Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual)

Study of Pranayama is to gain control over all
movements
Pranayama Sadhana
Control of Prana is through the control of the breath

Breathing is a continuous process, from the time of
birth to the time of death
(It is the Indication of Life)

Breathing is automatically controlled by the
Autonomous Nervous System

Breathing can be controlled by our will

We can take control of the A.N.S through
Pranayamic practices.
Pranayama Sadhana
Breathing Process

Inhalation & Exhalation

Roll of oxygen in body

Tidal air ---- 600 c.c.

Air utilised ---- 450 c.c.

Dead space ---- 150 c.c.

Oxygen content is 21%
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Breath
Breath
E.R.
1500
I.R
3000

T.L.C
6000
V.L.C
4500
Dead Space
150 c.c.
Sec
In c.c.
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Breathing Air Analysis

Total Lung Capacity 6000 c.c.

* Inspiratory Reserve 3000 c.c.

* Expiratory Reserve 1500 c.c.

(Vital Capacity of lung 4500 c.c.)

* Residual Volume 1350 c.c.

* Dead Space -150 c.c.




Pranayama Sadhana
Breathing Rate

Normal 15 to 18 breaths/min
i.e. Inhalation 2 sec & Exhalation 2 sec

Deep Breathing Ratio 5:10
i.e. Inhalation 5 sec & Exhalation 10 sec
Breathing Rate 4/min

Life span increases because of
greater supply of oxygen
Pranayama Sadhana
Pranayama = Holding of Breath = Kumbhak

Inhalation (Purak) Pause (Kumbhak) Exhalation (Rechak)
Pause (Kumbhak)

Practice of Pranayama is the practice of Kumbhak

Practice of Kumbhak requires the practice of Purak &
Rechak

Practice of Purak & Rechak is easy & effective

The practice of Kumbhak is difficult & dangerous
if not practiced properly
Pranayama Sadhana
Study of Purak & Rechak

Control must be

SLOW

SMOOTH

UNIFORM

STEADY