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| − | [[Prana]] ([[प्राण]], [[prāṇa]]) is the [[Sanskrit]] [[word]] for "[[life force]]"; in [[yoga]], {{Wiki|Oriental}} {{Wiki|medicine}}, and {{Wiki|martial arts}}, the term refers to a [[cosmic]] [[energy]] believed to come from the {{Wiki|sun}} and connecting the [[elements]] of the [[universe]]. The [[universal]] [[principle]] of [[energy]] or force, responsible for the [[body]]'s [[life]], heat and maintenance, [[prana]] is the sum total of all [[energy]] that is [[manifest]] in the [[universe]]. This [[life]] [[energy]], [[prana]] ([[प्राण]]) has been vividly invoked and described in {{Wiki|Vedas. In {{Wiki|Ayurveda}}, [[tantra]] and [[Tibetan medicine]] "[[praṇā vāyu]]" is the basic [[vāyu]] ([[wind]], [[air]]) from which all the other [[vāyus]] arise.}} | + | |
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| + | [[Prana]] ([[प्राण]], [[prāṇa]]) is the [[Sanskrit]] [[word]] for "[[life force]]"; in [[yoga]], {{Wiki|Oriental}} {{Wiki|medicine}}, and {{Wiki|martial arts}}, the term refers to a [[cosmic]] [[energy]] believed to come from the {{Wiki|sun}} and connecting the [[elements]] of the [[universe]]. | ||
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| + | The [[universal]] [[principle]] of [[energy]] or force, responsible for the [[body]]'s [[life]], heat and maintenance, [[prana]] is the sum total of all [[energy]] that is [[manifest]] in the [[universe]]. | ||
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| + | This [[life]] [[energy]], [[prana]] ([[प्राण]]) has been vividly invoked and described in {{Wiki|Vedas. In {{Wiki|Ayurveda}}, [[tantra]] and [[Tibetan medicine]] "[[praṇā vāyu]]" is the basic [[vāyu]] ([[wind]], [[air]]) from which all the other [[vāyus]] arise.}} | ||
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| − | In [[Yoga]], the three main channels of [[praṇā]] [[vāyu]] are the [[Ida]], the [[Pingala]] and the [[Sushumna]]. Ida relates to the right side of the {{Wiki|brain}}, and the left side of the [[body]], terminating at the left nostril and [[pingala]] to the left side of the {{Wiki|brain}} and the right side of the [[body]], terminating at the right nostril. In some practices, alternate nostril {{Wiki|breathing}} balances the [[praṇā vāyu]] that flows within the [[body]]. In most {{Wiki|ancient}} texts, the total number of [[nadis]] in the [[human]] [[body]] is stated to be 72,000. When [[praṇā vāyu]] enters a period of uplifted, intensified [[activity]], the [[Yogic]] [[tradition]] refers to it as Pranotthana. | + | In [[Yoga]], the three main channels of [[praṇā]] [[vāyu]] are the [[Ida]], the [[Pingala]] and the [[Sushumna]]. |
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| + | [[Ida]] relates to the right side of the {{Wiki|brain}}, and the left side of the [[body]], terminating at the left nostril and [[pingala]] to the left side of the {{Wiki|brain}} and the right side of the [[body]], terminating at the right nostril. | ||
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| + | In some practices, alternate nostril {{Wiki|breathing}} balances the [[praṇā vāyu]] that flows within the [[body]]. | ||
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| + | In most {{Wiki|ancient}} texts, the total number of [[nadis]] in the [[human]] [[body]] is stated to be 72,000. When [[praṇā vāyu]] enters a period of uplifted, intensified [[activity]], the [[Yogic]] [[tradition]] refers to it as Pranotthana. | ||
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| − | | elimination of waste products from the [[body]] through the lungs and excretory systems | + | | elimination of waste products from the [[body]] through the {{Wiki|lungs}} and excretory systems |
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| [[Uḍāna]] | | [[Uḍāna]] | ||
| − | | {{Wiki|sound}} production through the {{Wiki|vocal}} apparatus, as in speaking, singing, laughing, and crying. Also it represents the [[conscious]] [[energy]] required to produce the {{Wiki|vocal}} {{Wiki|sounds}} corresponding to the intent of the [[being]]. Hence [[Samyama]] on [[udana]] gives the higher centers total control over the [[body]]. | + | | {{Wiki|sound}} production through the {{Wiki|vocal}} apparatus, as in {{Wiki|speaking}}, singing, laughing, and crying. Also it represents the [[conscious]] [[energy]] required to produce the {{Wiki|vocal}} {{Wiki|sounds}} corresponding to the intent of the [[being]]. Hence [[Samyama]] on [[udana]] gives the higher centers total control over the [[body]]. |
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|[[Samāna]] | |[[Samāna]] | ||
| − | | the [[digestion]] of [[food]] and cell [[metabolism]] (i.e. the repair and [[manufacture]] of new cells and growth). [[Samana]] also includes the heat regulating {{Wiki|processes}} of the [[body]]. [[ | + | | the [[digestion]] of [[food]] and cell [[metabolism]] (i.e. the repair and [[manufacture]] of new {{Wiki|cells}} and growth). [[Samana]] also includes the heat regulating {{Wiki|processes}} of the [[body]]. [[Auras]] ([[paranormal]]) are {{Wiki|projections}} of this current. By [[meditational]] practices one can see [[auras]] of [[light]] around every being. {{Wiki|Yogis}} who do special practises on [[samana]] can produce a blazing {{Wiki|aura}} at will. |
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|[[Vyāna]] | |[[Vyāna]] | ||
Revision as of 07:23, 9 December 2015
Prana (प्राण, prāṇa) is the Sanskrit word for "life force"; in yoga, Oriental medicine, and martial arts, the term refers to a cosmic energy believed to come from the sun and connecting the elements of the universe.
The universal principle of energy or force, responsible for the body's life, heat and maintenance, prana is the sum total of all energy that is manifest in the universe.
This life energy, prana (प्राण) has been vividly invoked and described in [[Wikipedia:Vedas. In Ayurveda, tantra and Tibetan medicine "praṇā vāyu" is the basic vāyu (wind, air) from which all the other vāyus arise.|Vedas. In Ayurveda, tantra and Tibetan medicine "praṇā vāyu" is the basic vāyu (wind, air) from which all the other vāyus arise.]]
In Yoga, the three main channels of praṇā vāyu are the Ida, the Pingala and the Sushumna.
Ida relates to the right side of the brain, and the left side of the body, terminating at the left nostril and pingala to the left side of the brain and the right side of the body, terminating at the right nostril.
In some practices, alternate nostril breathing balances the praṇā vāyu that flows within the body.
In most ancient texts, the total number of nadis in the human body is stated to be 72,000. When praṇā vāyu enters a period of uplifted, intensified activity, the Yogic tradition refers to it as Pranotthana.
| Vāyu | Responsibility |
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| Prāṇa | Beating of the heart and breathing. Prana enters the body through the breath and is sent to every cell through the circulatory system. |
| Apāna | elimination of waste products from the body through the lungs and excretory systems |
| Uḍāna | sound production through the vocal apparatus, as in speaking, singing, laughing, and crying. Also it represents the conscious energy required to produce the vocal sounds corresponding to the intent of the being. Hence Samyama on udana gives the higher centers total control over the body. |
| Samāna | the digestion of food and cell metabolism (i.e. the repair and manufacture of new cells and growth). Samana also includes the heat regulating processes of the body. Auras (paranormal) are projections of this current. By meditational practices one can see auras of light around every being. Yogis who do special practises on samana can produce a blazing aura at will. |
| Vyāna | the expansion and contraction processes of the body, e.g. the voluntary muscular system |
Praṇā vāyu is the basic vāyu from which all the other vāyus arise.
