Benefits Of Pranayama
(This is an excerpt from a University Of Metaphysical Sciences course at www.umsonline.org, please feel free to visit the school website)
| blood purification | physical vitality | peace and well-being |
| healing of injuries | altered states | nervous system purification |
| weight-loss | emotional calm | oxygenation of the brain |
| toxin removal | mental clarity | prevention of disease |
| increased stamina | spiritual powers (siddhis) | relief from pain |
Signs Of Toxin Removal
(which will disappear within the first month)
Flu-like symptoms
headaches
mucus release
dizziness
nausea
weariness
Why Is Oxygenation So Vital?
1. Removes waste products and toxins from cells
2. Most of our energy comes from oxygen, not food
Sanskrit Words For “The Complete Breath”
| Inhale | Puraka |
| Inhale pause | Abhyantara Kumbhaka (Full Pause) |
| Exhale | Rechaka |
| Exhale pause | Bahya Kumbhaka (Empty Pause |
The benefit of pranayama breathing and pranayama yoga is far reaching. With increased blood oxygenation comes blood purification, toxin removal, prevention of disease, and increased overall well being. The breathing meditation of yoga breathing is a sort of oxygen healing therapy. When a flu like symptom occurs, pranayama asana can induce better flow of prana shakti which helps the body restore health. Through the purification process, altered states may occur, which through spiritual powers, or siddhis, can be overcome with complete breath.