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Yogahealer.comwith Cate Stillman
5 Vayus
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Lesson 13 LAC
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60% of imbalance caused by Vata“According to ayurveda principles Vata increases vigor, enthusiasmwhen in balance. Inhaling-exhaling, the transport of nutrients to allcells, sapt-dhatus all take place ideally; however, the unbalance ofVata brings in disorder to all body parts equilibrium. Most of theailments, especially in old age, are caused by Vata unbalance. It issaid that 60% of patients visiting Vaidyas, belong to Vata disordersand remaining ones are shared by Kapha and Pitta disorders. Most ofthe painful disorders belong to Vata. Pains are not possible withoutVata, since Vata also carries signals of nervous system. Let us seehow Vata becomes out-of-balance. What is Vata; how many types inmanifests? What actions it drives in body.”
http://www.indiadivine.org/showthread.php?t=261102
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PRANA
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The cosmic energy becomes the inner energy and moves directionally in the
body. The directions can be balanced or
imbalanced.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardo_prates/2786780769/
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Diagnosis dis-ease by Vayus:
• Below the belly button: Apana• At the belly button: Samana• Above the belly button: Prana• In the limbs: Vyana• In the throat: Udana
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http://namasteworksyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PranaVayus-Kite.jpeg
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The Winds + the 4 directions
1. Vyana vayu is the omnipresent wind,
2. Udana vayu is the ascending wind,
3. Prana vayu is the supporting life wind,
4. Samana vayu is the wind similar to the fire,
5. Apana vayu is the falling (descending) wind.
http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/yoga-international-magazine/pranayama-articles/the-vayus/
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• anxiety/fear/overwhelm• shortness of breath• hypersensitivity• heart palpitations• anger• epilepsy• sleep apnea• tremors• pneumonia• hiccups, burping• pneumonia, asthma• uncoordinated thought
Prana VayuFunctions:Imbalances
• Creates union between cosmic prana + inner prana
• Inhalation• Movement of mind,
thoughts, feelings, emotions, sensation, perception
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Apana Vayu
• Downward flow of energy
• Stimulates Peristalsis
• Regulates function of Kidneys
• Stimulates menses• Stimulates
flatulence• Stimulates Labor• Stimulate Urination• Regulates Sciatic
Nerve
Functions:
• Constipation or diarrhea• Retention of urine or
polyuria• Pain in pelvis: in lower
back; during menses or ovulation; during sex
• Osteoporosis
Imbalances
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Imbalances• from diaphragm to
brain• stimulates memory• the nerve impulse
that takes place at the solar plexus and tracheal plexus
• helps exhalation• governs speech • governs expression• governs curiosity
• confusion• excess speaking• stutter• hoarseness of voice• asthma + other
bronchial conditions• depression
Functions:
Udana Vayu
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Samana Vayu
• Creates hunger• Governs digestion,
absorption and assimilation
Functions:
• Loss of appetite• Indigestion• Increased or decreased
Peristalsis• Bloating• Malabsorption• Poor digestion
Imbalances
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Vyana Vayu
• Heartbeat: praspandanam
• Circulation• Nutrition +
oxygenation of cells + organs
• Reflex arc
Functions:
• Poor circulation• Ischemia• Edema• Varicose veins• Joint pain
Imbalances
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http://www.purna-yoga.ru/en/practice-antahkarana.php
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http://members.debbyandersen.com/yoga-physiology/five-pranas/
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Locations of Vata
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HeadEars
• hearing/ether elementPelvis:
• colon• thighs• sex organs• bladder
BonesSkin/hair
• touch/air element
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60% of imbalance caused by Vata
What is going on with Vata in you?
Prana + the 4 directionsYou have space below to journal any images, stream of thought, or insights related on what Vata is up to in your body. You can also take this opportunity to reflect on your relationship to Prana through your life.
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Spice it upUsing spice in winter keeps the blood clean and circulating. Spice stokes your digestive fire, so you can digest the heavier winter diet.
My Ideas Your Ideas
Breakfast • Add cinnamon + cloves to oatmeal
• Add basil or ginger to green smoothie
Lunch • Spice curried carrot soup with black pepper and pinch of cayenne
• Sauté turmeric + spices in ghee or olive oil to dress veggies or kick-start your soups.
Dinner • Add rosemary + mustard seeds to potatoes
• Add thyme + tarragon to soups
• Add black pepper to salads.
Beverages • Sip hot water with cumin seeds
• If you have hot chocolate, add a pinch of cardamom and cloves.
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