Prana is a Sanskrit word, and it translates to life. Prana is also used to denote the air in the human body and is collectively said to be prana Vayu. Air is one of the four elements that give life to a living being. When talking about the Vayu in the body most only think about respiration and breathing, however, the air is more than just breathing and is present in various parts doing various functions. There are five of them and they are collectively known as the Pancha Prana Vayu.
Air is the life in all of us, without air we cannot be alive. Since it is the most constant element, we need it in the body at any time. It is called prana Vayu. Yes, other elements are also very important like water, earth, and space but nothing is required as instantly as the air. We need to take in the air every time to be alive. Air plays a much more important role in the body than just breathing. Let us look at the Pancha prana and its role in the body.
Prana Pancha pranas
This is the main and first of the Pancha pranas. This is the process of breathing and from the nose to the lungs, every organ is involved in this action. In this through the help of the lungs, windpipe, mouth, and nose air is constantly taken into the body and constantly thrown out of the body continuously. This Pancha prana is called the prana (life) itself because it is the life element in the body continuously filling the body with life energy. Aside from the lungs, this prana is also responsible for the heart. This Pancha Prana has upward movement.
Apana Pancha pranas
Apana Pancha prana is the second of the five Pancha prana. This type of Vayu in the body moves downward. The organs below the lungs are responsible for this type of Vayu. The urinary system, small and large intestine, and kidney are the major organs that are associated with this prana. The function of this prana in the body is the elimination of the waste in the body through urination and bowel movement. Apana Pancha prana actively moves the waste out of the body for the efficient functioning of the body. When this Vayu in the body gets weakened or imbalanced the individual suffers from problems like constipation, piles, etc.
Samana Pancha pranas
Samana Pancha prana is the third of the five Pancha prana. This Vayu does not work like the prana and Apana in the most noticeable way but works very subtly. This Vayu is active in the organs like the liver, pancreas, stomach, and small and large intestine. The purpose of this Vayu in our body is to digestion the nutrients in the body and collect them in the required organs and system.
The work of this Vayu is very subtle but also one of the most important as it is responsible for balancing and providing the required nutrients for the body to function better and well. When this Pancha prana in the body is not working correctly then an individual may face problems regarding nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and digestion-related problems.
Udana Pancha pranas
Udana Pancha prana works in the upper part of the body. This Pancha prana acts in the face and throat region. Inside of the head is the most important organ of the body which is the brain. It is responsible for everything; our consciousness is our brain. Udana Pancha prana also performs the task of providing oxygen to the brain. Apart from all these functions, Udana Pancha prana is also responsible for the movement of the hands and legs. When this Pancha prana in the body is disturbed then various functions in the head region, as well as the efficient functioning of the hands and legs, are disturbed.
Vyana Pancha pranas
This is the final of the Pancha pranas. This prana is very different from all of the other pranas and their working process. Others work in specific organs and parts, but Vyana Pancha pranas work in every part of the body. Also, the functioning of the Vyana Vayu is at the cellular level. The function of the Vyana Pancha prana is to transport the required nutrients and minerals to the various parts of the body.
It is the function of the blood to transport the nutrients and other vital elements to the various parts of the body and the Vyana Pancha prana also works within that very domain. In the cases of shortage of nutrients and minerals in the various parts of the body, this Pancha pranas sends the required nutrients and elements for better healing and efficient functioning of the body. It can also be said that it is the reserve for energy that gets more active when there is scarcity in the various places of the body.
Our body is extremely complex and is dependent on various complex systems and energy transfer to keep us alive. There are systems, chakras, and Nadis. They all transfer energy from one place to another keeping us alive. There are many Nadis and among these is the Ida Nadi which is among the most important energy systems of our body.
Origin of Ida Nadi
It is believed that there are 72,000 Nadis in the human body. They are located at various parts of the body, some located very close to each other’s while some are far from each other, but these vast numbers are still present inside of our body. The most notable are the three Nadis that are Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna.
We are talking about Ida Nadi, and it is located in the head region of our body. It is not an exact point and extends from one organ to another. It is believed that Ida Nadi originates in Muladhara and extends to the left nostril.
Color of Ida Nadi
Ida Nadi is represented with the color white.
Characteristics of Ida Nadi in our body:
Feminine energy
While Ida Nadi has many characteristics one of the major characteristics of this Nadis is that it has feminine energy. It may be confusing, and the male readers say that they are male and how can they have feminine energy in their Nadi. However, one must understand that our sex may be male or female, but our entire body is made by the combination of both male and female energy. The entire cosmos is made by the combination of Purush and Prakriti.
Calm nature
Our body is constructed with various energy and various elements. They all carry their characteristics within us. Ida Nadi carries a calm character within it. All have Ida Nadi which carries a calm nature, but it must be highly active for the person to inherit the calm nature of Ida Nadi.
Associated with the moon
Ida Nadi is also associated with a cosmic body, and it is the moon. The moon is always linked with water and calm energy which cools down everything. The moon is linked with water and water is the symbol of calm energy, which also may be one of the perceptive to look at.
The left side of the body and right side of the mind
Our brain is divided into two parts, the right brain, and the left brain. Coincidentally, either side of the brain controls the opposite side of the body. For example, on the right side of the brain, the right brain governs the left part of the body and vice versa. The right brain is also called the logical brain and is linked with Ida Nadi along with the left part of the body.
The following are the functions of Ida Nadi in our body:
Transport Prana to the nervous system of the body
Prana is the life energy that is flowing through our body all the time. With the help of Nadis, this energy is transported to all parts of the body. It is the life energy whose constant flow to the body parts keeps us alive. If the Prana flow stops in the body an individual meets his end.
Ida Nadi supplies prana to the nervous system of the body. There are many functions of Ida prana, but this has to be the most important function of this Nadi as without it supplying prana to the nervous system no human being can be alive. Even disruption of the flow of prana to the nervous system can wreak havoc on our bodies. It can even hamper the way of thinking as well as the personality of the individual.
Calm quality
Every individual has all kinds of Nadis in their body; however, the most important thing is how active the Nadis are in their bodies. The individuals that have their Ida Nadi are more active and dominant than the other Nadis and are very calm. Even in desperate and demanding situations, they can act calmly and collectively.
Feminine energy balancing
Feminine energy is a source of various things. Even males need to have feminine energy in their body which is the source of various functions and powers of the body. Energy is linked with fertility, nurture, and even the growth of the entire body. Ida Nadi, when activated and in good condition provides the benefits of having a good amount of feminine energy in the body.
Balanced life
Ida Nadi is very important for individuals. However, there is a catch that the people who wave active Ida Nadi will have massive potential, but it will be incomplete as they will lack the will to live a balanced life or pursue yogic practices. Ida Nadi provides them with the lunar side and all they need to do is awaken their solar side to complete their potential with the goal and will to travel to that goal.
The path of enlightenment is a long one. One needs to have dedication, knowledge, and mental strength to walk this path. While walking this path also some things hinder the walker. Various sources define various causes of hindrance walking this path. According to concepts of the yoga sutras of Patanjali, there are five root causes of suffering, and they block the way to enlightenment and are known as Pancha klesha.
Pancha klesha is made from the combination of two words on which Pancha means five and klesha means obstacles or blockade. There is a total of five and each of them plays a role in causing suffering to humans. The Pancha klesha is Avidya, Asmita, Raga, Dvesha, and Abhinivesha.
Let’s take a look at Pancha klesha in detail:
Avidya(ignorance)
Avidya is a Sanskrit word and when translated it means ignorance, incorrect knowledge, and misunderstanding. It is the opposite of the word Vidya which means knowledge. Avidya, illiteracy is one of the greatest sources of suffering. This is true not just in the field of enlightenment but in each and every field. When one does not have the required knowledge, one lives in the dark.
A dark night without the aid of light is harsh and cruel. In the dark one does not know about the dangers they are in, nor is one aware of what situations and conditions they are in. Vidya or knowledge is the light in the dark that wards off the darkness and gives one the strength to walk through the dark path.
Another part of Avidya is half-knowledge and false knowledge which is even more dangerous than no knowledge. It is said that half knowledge and false knowledge can do more damage than having no knowledge at all.
The sages in ancient times used to amass lots of knowledge so that they could walk through the path of enlightenment. They used to amass a wide range of knowledge from Vedic texts to spiritual ways to end their suffering.
Asmita (Egoism)
Asmita is the second of the Pancha klesha. It is a great hindrance to the path of satisfaction and is a great cause of suffering. Let’s take a look at what ego is. Ego is a person’s sense of self-esteem and self-importance. Every person thinks they are capable in some way, they have confidence and know they are worthy. A good amount of it results in confidence, which is one of the greatest requirements for a good living.
However, when that confidence becomes too much, an individual develops an ego where he/she will think they are the center of everything. It does not matter even if the individual has amassed huge knowledge, when ego develops within them all the knowledge, they have amassed will be reduced to nothing. The ego which is developed within them even will not allow them to access the knowledge they have amassed.
A calm mind which is free from ego can only make the right decision at the right time. When ego develops, it gives birth to suffering and pain.
Raga (Craving)
Raga is the third of the Pancha klesha. It means lust, desire, and attachment to the material world, it is the craving and desire. This Pancha klesha is very dangerous as it implants the seeds of various suffering. Those people who have the knowledge and who are not egoistic also fall under the trap of this Pancha klesha. To get exactly on the point everyone who is not on the path of enlightenment or has not achieved enlightenment has some form of craving that they have for this material world.
Most people crave money, power, and other physical needs in their lives. Some who have gotten higher crave things like affection, love, and similar things but all of them are still attachments to the material world. One needs to let go of things to be completely happy and enlightened.
What one needs to understand is that human desire and craving are unlimited. If one of the cravings they are going to have the next one immediately or after some time. So, one needs to understand the Raga Pancha klesha and avoid it to let go of the suffering.
Dvesha(Aversion)
It is the fourth of the Pancha klesha. It means aversion and hate. It is the negative emotion and hate towards those who do not share a similar vision and thoughts. Hate is believed to be the hot charcoal one holds in their hand, the longer they are going to hold the burning charcoal the more damage it is going to do to them. Some consider hate and aversion to being their strength and that is not the case as it makes the person hollow from the inside.
There are many things in this world that can give rise to aversion. It can arise when someone does something wrong to them, while it can also arise as a result of greed for other people. Sometimes it also may arise when someone does not share your kind of vision and thinking. Whatever may be the cause of the hate and aversion, it is not right, and it should be discarded from the mind and body as soon as possible.
Abhinivesha (clinging to life)
It is the final of the Pancha klesha. It means to cling to life and fear death. Death is the final truth of life, the thing which comes to this earth as a living being must die that is the rule of nature that cannot be broken by anybody. The one who has taken birth shall die and the only question is when and where there is nothing else. Everything in life is uncertain and the only certain thing in life is death. Abinivesha of the Pancha klesha is where one lives in the constant fear of death and clings to their life.
It is one of the greatest causes of suffering. One thing people needs to understand is that death is inevitable, the one who once were here have gone and the ones that are here will also be gone, it cannot be changed so why to worry about it and life to the fullest when they can. While some live in the constant fear of not enjoying the moment they have now feared the death that will arrive in the future.
Incorporating laughter into your movement and breathing practice, laughing yoga aims to enhance joy, bring out your inner child, and assist you in letting go of the stresses of daily life. Yoga fans think that yoga reduces stress and lowers your chance of developing chronic illnesses, but you may wonder whether this is the case.
Importance of Laughing Yoga
Laughing yoga is a kind of yoga that is distinct in that it involves spontaneous laughter. This cutting-edge approach to the ancient yoga practice may be the only workout regimen that will simultaneously make you happier and healthier. It combines yogic breathing with laughter exercises to help you get healthier. Laughter is the best medicine, as shown by the following studies: look at the health benefits of laughing yoga to learn more.
1. It helps to lower blood pressure.
The relaxing activity and yogic breathing assist in lowering blood pressure levels.
2. It is an excellent kind of aerobic exercise.
Laughing Yoga may aid in weight loss by raising the rate at which your metabolism operates. To be more accurate, one hundred chuckles burn the same amount of calories as ten minutes of rowing. Additionally, the practice of laughing yoga has the additional advantage of massaging your inside organs.
3. It increases the quantity of oxygen taken in by the body.
It is possible to take deeper breaths and exhale more slowly when you laugh. Consequently, your body will be inundated with oxygen, which is very necessary for survival to take place.
4. It improves your capacity to focus your attention.
Your mind will be able to work more effectively due to all of the oxygen you are getting in when you are laughing. The upshot of this is that your brain will be more focused and engaged.
5. It contributes to the strengthening of your immune system.
Laughing from the belly will increase the flow of lymphatic fluid in our bodies and the number of lymphocytes in our bodies, which are the killer cells that keep us healthy and prevent disease. Therefore, your immunity increases in direct proportion to the number of lymphocytes in your body. According to their research, researchers at the National Cancer Institute in California and the Linda Loma Medical Center at Indiana State University discovered that laughing may boost the immune system by as much as 40 percent.
6. It helps you feel good about yourself.
After a nice chuckle, who doesn’t feel better about themselves? An intentional giggle is used to begin laughing yoga, but it rapidly becomes real as the practice continues. It has proven possible to develop such an infectious fitness routine. In response to laughter, endorphin is released into the body, referred to as the “happy hormone.” It also has the characteristic of acting as a natural pain reliever, which is beneficial, so if you want to get rid of the soreness in your body, attempt to laugh more often instead of less.
7. The respiratory system is benefited because of this supplementation.
Increased oxygenation of the lungs occurs when you laugh. This results in the lungs being revived and their function being reestablished.
8. Take efforts to enhance the overall health of your heart by exercising regularly.
When you laugh, your heart is filled with extra happiness. Because laughing causes the widening of your blood vessels, it increases blood circulation and makes your heart happy.
9. It aids in the development of pain tolerance.
Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the amount of pain tolerance a person has and its relation to laughing. The results of the study were published in the journal Pain. According to one research, laughing persons had greater pain tolerance levels than those who were not.
Yoga is very multi-beneficial and can be used in many ways. It can be used in ways that people may even find hard to believe. People perform yoga for various of its benefits like healing the body, mind, and even the spirit of the individual. However, there is another way yoga can be used and that is yoga to change psychology. Our psychology defines us, it feels amazing to have positive psychology and mindset however it is always not like that as there is a negative part of psychology too and this is where we use yoga to change psychology.
The psychology of an individual depends upon various things, like job, friend circle, and many other things. An individual’s psychology even depends upon an incident that has happened to him during childhood if that has impacted the person deeply. Psychology can be best described as clay pot making in the process, which is shaped accordingly by the environment and thought that is provided to it. Yoga can be a good medium to change psychology and there are various yoga to change psychology.
Yama (Restraint) and Niyama (Observance)
Yama and Niyama are both principles of yoga to change psychology. When people think about yoga they think of some kind of posture and position, but yoga is much more than that and is a principle and way of life.
Yama is the restraint and there are a total of five principles of Yama: non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-collectiveness, and abstinence. Likewise, there are also various principles of Niyama which is observance. Cleanliness, satisfaction, austerity, study, and dedication to supreme power are the five principles of Niyama.
Yama, Niyama, and psychology
These principles of yoga to change psychology are immensely powerful and if one is to follow these principles in their daily life their psychology will be changed. The principles show the path to positive attitude and behavior. The path of non-violence, cleanliness, satisfaction, truthfulness is the ultimate way to be happy as a whole and to be complete from within. When one follows these paths, they can get rid of their violent mindset, attachment to the things that will ultimately cause them pain, and diminish their psychology to negativity.
Yama and Niyama are not magic, as if one expects that one day, they will follow these principles, and the next day their psychology will completely change. It does not work like that, and one needs time and patience for these principles of yoga to change psychology then psychology will completely be changed. It does not work like that, and one needs time and patience for these principles of yoga to change psychology. Psychology will completely change. It does not work like that, and one needs time and patience for these principles of yoga to change psychology.
Pranayama
Pranayama is the yoga of manipulation of the air element in the body. Air is the life that is present as life in all of us. Air is not in us from nose to lung but on various parts of the body for various functions. Pranayama can manipulate the air element in the body to even the psychology of an individual. There are various poses of Pranayama that are used for various purposes, some for the physical body while some are for the mental body.
Pranayama and psychology
The nature of the air is of cooling and free nature. Using pranayama one can change their psychology to light and free nature. Pranayama can act as the link between body and mind that will enhance both physical body and psychology. Pranayama is often performed early in the morning before everything, it is known to promote relaxation and free from tension and mental pressure. Being under mental pressure and stress can alter the psychology of a person to the negative side. However, Pranayama will change it in the right direction.
Surya Namaskar
Surya Namaskar is another yoga to change psychology. There is a total of 12 postures that in the combined form makes Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar translated to bowing down to the sun. It is mainly practiced early in the morning in front of the rising sun. This posture is performed for various purposes. It is incredibly famous for its wide use by many yogis and gurus. This form is so good that if one made a list of the best yoga postures then this form is sure to be listed in very much every list.
Surya Namaskar and psychology
Surya Namaskar is one of the best yoga to change psychology. This pose has various positive benefits on the psychology of the person who practices it. Let us get away from the physical benefits of the Surya Namaskar and jump directly to the psychological benefits of Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar is the pose of confidence and bravery. When an individual practices Surya Namaskar daily then their mind will be programmed for better confidence, and they can better psychology.
Losing confidence and being unable to stand for oneself happens when a person’s psychology is not strong enough. This can take happiness away from one’s life and affect their environment in several ways as well as the environment of the people who are around them and those who are dependent on them. Doing Surya Namaskar can build confidence within them and provide them with strong psychology which can make.
Bizzie Gold is the founder of Buti Yoga, a celebrity fitness program. Tribal dancing motions are included in this specialized kind of yoga, first introduced in 2010. A Buti Yoga session is more aerobic than traditional yoga, which focuses on calming the mind. You will burn more calories and raise your resting metabolic rate if you engage in wild and liberated activities. You are also putting in a lot of effort to build up your muscles.
When the rhythm drops, we dance to the music to keep our bodies and minds on the edge of our seats. It is our goal for you to transform your perspective from working out to moving and from punishment to joy,” we say. You may discover more about Buti Yoga by reading this article further down.
5 benefits of Buti Yoga are as follows:
Inducer of a Positive Emotion
Buti yoga is a fantastic way to boost your mood. The exercises, which can last anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour, include body motions such as warrior I with hip circles, pulsing through planks and yoga squats, as well as jumps and chaturanga push-ups. It is essential to have smooth movement while also providing resistance to the muscles to get a sculpted appearance. The six-pack abs you obtain due to this exercise are one of the most excellent side effects.
Remove any reluctance.
To alter you from the inside out, buti yoga’s choreography is meant to erase all of your inhibitions and allow you to open up and become integrated. Aside from being a weight loss program, it’s also designed to tone and develop the muscles via aerobic bursts. Your core strength and flexibility will improve after a few weeks of daily practice. Muscles are strengthened, stretched, and protected from harm by Buti.
Focus on Your Mental Health
According to specific sources, Buti Yoga is meant to improve your mental health and physical well-being. The Nepali phrase ” Buti ” translates literally as “the treatment for anything hidden away or secret” is the Nepali phrase “Buti.” Gymbox customer Genevieve Teevan discovered that doing a Buti Yoga lesson at the facility was a pleasant and freeing experience.
Stress on the body is added.
As the exercise uses the spiral structure method (also known as SST), the intensity ranges widely. Buti yoga presents a strengthening approach that employs spiral motions instead of linear to target and engages all abdominal muscles.
This means that the abdominal muscles are being strengthened in all directions, from the inner to the outer, top to bottom. The crunch used to be the most typical way to work on this part of the body, but the abdominal region is spherical. Spiral motions engage the abdominal muscles on both sides, which helps to strengthen the core. There is a large quantity of sweat compared to a regular yoga session.
Aimed towards improving one’s physique
Buti yoga’s originator envisioned a more profound meaning in practice. With a focus on not just externally altering the body but also on bringing the body, mind, and spirit into harmony. Buti yoga aims to strengthen the physical body while also igniting the divine feminine energy within.
This divine feminine force, according to research, rests dormant at the spine. Asana, pranayama, and meditation are all examples of how you might release this energy. Buti yoga uses exercises like hip rotations and vigorous yoga motions to release this energy and include the inner feminine solid power.
Removes stumbling blocks
Buti Yoga aims to clear obstructions from the chakras, particularly the first and second ones. We are all born with the ability to use our sexuality, power, and confidence to our advantage. Although our first and second chakras are active, their energy is unnoticed in Western culture. Because of this impediment, people often have constricted hips and restricted thoughts.
Hip and pelvic whirling are joint in dance rituals in many cultures. Chakras are opened and aligned via the practice of these asanas, which teaches us a new perspective on our relationship with our bodies and minds and a new understanding of our limits and possibilities.
