Healing through Pranayama

1. (Yogic Breathing Techniques)
Cancer and Pranayama
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2. Pranayama
Body
Body
(Disease)
(Disease)
Pranayama
Pranayama Calmness
Calmness
Yogic
Yogic
Breathing Techniques
Breathing Techniques
of the Mind
of the Mind
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3. Inter-Dependency
Modification in breath creates changes in body and mind.
For example slowing down breath to 6 breaths per minute
results in all body systems resonating with each other, mutually
reinforcing and ensuing:
Better functioning of immune system
Reduction of inflammation
Better regulation of blood sugar levels
Induced calmness and clarity of the mind
Feeling of inner peace
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4. Pranayama
Through voluntary breath control we activate cortex
(decision making brain) which then manages limbic brain
(where emotional reactions reside). Result:
Less reactivity and increased purposeful action
Enhance production of GABA
Control over mind and emotions, calmness, peace and clarity
Restoration of natural rhythms of cells and organs
Over longer practice time produces change in personality
There are many yogic breathing techniques affecting the
body and mind in different way. There are specific
techniques used for cancer and body cleansing in yoga
therapy.

5. Effects of Pranayama
Effects are on 3 levels:
20 breaths will produce effects on body level
40 breaths will produce effects on body and mental
levels
80 breaths will produce effects on body, mental and
spiritual levels
The effects will be temporary unless the practice
is regular for at least 6 months, then it gives 10hr
of sustained effect.

6. Chaos and Coherence
Research shows that in states of stress,
anxiety and depression or anger, the
natural variation in cardiac rhythm
becomes weak and chaotic. In states of
well being , compassion, gratitude or
when attention is centered on the
breathing, this variability is greater and
becomes coherent. The subject’s
breathing 6 breaths/min or less, produces
coherence also with rhythms of other
autonomous physiological functions,
triggering self-healing capacity of the
body.

7. Coherence
When we breath <6 breath/minute:
Rhythm of autonomous physiological functions (heart rate,
blood pressure, blood flow to the brain) act in coherence
reinforcing each other
This coherence produces:
Better functioning of immune system
Reduction in inflammation
Better regulation of blood sugar levels
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8. Lack of Coherence
Lack of coherence increases with age and is linked to:
High blood pressure
Cardiac insufficiency
Complication from diabetes
Cancer
Fortunately the balance in biological functions responds very well to
breathing and concentration
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9. Effects of Pranayama
Regular practice over 6 months transforms one’s
physical, psychological, mental and spiritual state :
Physical:
Physical changes to the functioning of the brain - relaxed
brain cells manufacture more of GABA, endorphins,
serotonin and melatonin
Physical changes (healing) to all the systems of the body
Rest, repair and rejuvenation of all cells, organs and body
systems
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10. Effects of Pranayama
Psychological:
Changes in personality
Emotional reactions are replaced by thoughtful actions
Change of habits and behavior
Relaxed way of being
Better sleep
Mental:
Ability to control the functioning of the mind with cortex dominance
Ability to focus the mind and manage the thought processes
Relaxed and quiet mind
Feeling of wellbeing and happiness

11. Effects of Pranayama
Spiritual
Improvement in awareness and consciousness
Increased self awareness
Sense of inner peace and joy
Induced peace of mind, clarity and calmness
The feeling of acceptance and tolerance
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12. Pranayama
Pranayama is an art of training all body systems to achieve
samadhi
It is a very powerful tool in healing
It should always be done under supervision of knowledgeable
teacher
If done incorrectly it may cause health problems or disease
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