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Subtle Anatomy (Energy Systems) Flashcards

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What is Subtle Anatomy?

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Subtle Anatomy is the study of the interactions of the different energy systems in the body. Just like with subtle energy, various cultures across the world have different ways of describing the body’s energy systems.29 July 2020

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What is Prana in Sanskrit?

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Prana in Sanskrit means: Vital Life Force.

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What is Prana?

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  • Prana is the universal principle of energy or force.
  • Understanding what prana is and how it works is like being given a key that can unlock new improved levels of health and well-being - on the inside and out.
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What is Nadis in Sanskrit?

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Nadis in Sanskrit means: Tube, channel, flow

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What is Nadis?

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Nadis are little pathways in the subtle body, energy channels/currents.

MAIN ROADS for prana

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How many Nadis are there?

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There are 72,000 Nadis in the Subtle Body.

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What are the 3 MAIN Nadis in the Subtle Body?

Remember there are 72K total.

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  1. Pingala Nadi
  2. Ida Nadi
  3. Sushumna Nadi
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Which way does Pingala Nadi move?

1 of the 3 MAIN Nadis in the Subtle Body

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Pingala Nadi moves to the right in the subtle body.

Memory Aid: “Pingala Nadi is always right.”

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Which way does Ida Nadi move?

1 of the 3 MAIN Nadis in the Subtle Body

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Ida Nadi moves to the left in the subtle body.

Memory Aid: “Ida Nadi loves the left.”

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Which way does Sushumna Nadi move?

1 of the 3 MAIN Nadis in the Subtle Body

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Ida Sushumna Nadi moves from the base of the spine to the top of the head in the subtle body.

Only Shushumna extends to the 7th chakra (The Crown)

Memory Aid: “Shushumna runs top to bottom.”

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Which two of the 3 MAIN Nadis in the Subtle Body go only go to the 6th Chakras?

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Pingala Nadi
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Ida Nadi

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Which Nadi extends to the 7th Chakra (the Crown)?

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Shushumna Nadi. Only Shushumna extends to the 7th chakra (The Crown).

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How can you describe the way Ida and Pingala pathways function in the Subtle Body?

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Ida Nadi pathway is on the left side of the subtle body. It winds around Shushumna Nadi’s central line, in a half oval shape that joins with it’s mirror image on the right (Pingala) to make a whole oval at energy channels/Chakras 1-6 but not 7. Only Shushumna extends to the crown (chakra 7)

Ida Nadi pathway is on the left side of the subtle body. It winds around Shushumna Nadi on the left side of the body from the base of the body/Chakra 1/The Muladhara/,Root Chakra, through to the 6th Chackra/Ajna/Brow or third eye chakra. Ida Nadi on the left side of the body joins with Pingala on the right side of the body, together each of their halves make a full oval that figure 8’s from the base of the spine to the brow.

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How can you describe the way Ida and Pingala pathways function in the Subtle Body?

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Pingala Nadi pathway is on the right side of the subtle body. It winds around Shushumna Nadi’s central line, in a half oval shape that joins with it’s mirror image on the left (Ida) to make a whole oval at energy channels/Chakras 1-6 but not 7. Only Shushumna extends to the crown (chakra 7)

Pingala Nadi (RT) and Ida Nadi (LFT) right and left sides to the figure 8 shape wind upwards from spine to brow (Chakras 1-6) around the Shushumna Nadi central line which runs from charas 1-7/base of spine to crown.

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What are Chakras?

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Chakras are energy centers which are arranged vertically along Shushumna Nadi (vertical central line from base1-crown7) and at the meeting points for Pingala Nadi (RT) and Ida (LFT)

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What are Chakras?

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Chakras are energy centers which are arranged vertically along Shushumna Nadi (vertical central line from base1-crown7) and at the meeting points for Pingala Nadi (RT) and Ida (LFT)

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What are Chakras?

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Energy CENTERS (oval shapes)

ROUNDABOUTS FOR PRANA

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What are Nadis?

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Energy CHANNELS

MAIN ROADs for prana
Vertical central line Shushumna Nadi/Chakras 1-7
Rt or Lft side of figure 8 vertical spiral/chakras 1-6

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What are Nadis?

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Energy CHANNELS

Vertical central line Shushumna Nadi/Chakras 1-7
Rt or Lft side of figure 8 vertical spiral/chakras 1-6
RT side of the figure 8 is Pingala Nadi.
LFT side of the figure 8 is Ida Nadi.
Pingala Nadi and Ida Nadi two halves of the body join to spiral around Shushumna Nadi (midline/midsagittal) from chakras 1-6 base of spine to brow.

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What do Chakras represent?

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Chakras represent levels of consciousness.

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What does each chakra have?

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Each chakra has a:

  • Bija mantra
  • Colour
  • Element
  • Sense.
  • Specific Asana to support balance

Each chakra has a Bija mantra, colour, element, sense, and specific Asana.

Each chakra has a specific Asana practice to support its balance

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What does Grantis mean in Sanskrit?

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The Sanskrit word forranthi means “knot” or “doubt”. it also means “an especilly difficult knot to untie.”

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What do Granthi do?

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What do Granthi prevent prana (vital life force/energy force) from moving freely up Sushumna Nadi (midline vertical/CHtail1-7crown)

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What is GranthiS?

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What is GranthiS are energy knots or blocks in our personality where the energy and consciousness interact and manifest

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What is the central pathway?

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Shushumna Nadi/vertical straight energy channel from CH1Tail - CH7Crown.

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What are the 3 common blockages in the central pathway (Shushumna Nadi/vertical straight energy channel from CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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  1. Brahma Granthi (1st knot)
  2. Vishnu Granthi (2nd knot)
  3. Rudra Granthi (3rd knot)
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What do Granthis do in the shushumna nadi (vertical straight energy channel from CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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Prevent the full ascent of the serpent power (kundalini)

The three main knots prevent the free flow of prana (energyforce/vital life force) alogn the chakras (energy centers) and prevent the arising of kundalini (energy at base of spine/coiled snake)

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What is the 1st knot in the 3 common blockages in the central pathway (sushumna CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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  1. Brahma Granthi (1st knot)
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What is the 2nd knot in the 3 common blockages in the central pathway (sushumna CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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  1. Vishnu Granthi (2nd knot)
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What is the 3rd knot in the 3 common blockages in the central pathway (sushumna CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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  1. Rudra Granthi (3rd knot)
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WHERE is the 1st knot in the 3 common blockages in the central pathway (sushumna CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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  1. Brahma Granthi (1st knot)
    - Lowest knot
    - Covers the areas of MULADHARA & SWADHISTHANA CHAKRAS
    - Perineal knot
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WHERE is the 2nd knot in the 3 common blockages in the central pathway (sushumna CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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  1. Vishnu Granthi (2nd knot)
    - Covers the area between MANIPURA, ANAHATA & VISHUDDHA CHAKRAS
    - Naval Knot
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WHERE is the 3rd knot in the 3 common blockages in the central pathway (sushumna CH1Tail-CH7Crown)?

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  1. Rudra Granthi (3rd knot)
    - Covers area of Ajna & Sahasrara chakras
    - Forehead knot
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Where is 1. Brahma Granthi (1st knot)?

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Perineal knot

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Where is Vishnu Granthi (2nd knot)

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Naval Knot

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Where is Rudra Granthi (3rd knot)

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Forehead knot

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What are Bandhas (energy locks)?

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Bandhas are the HATHA Yoga method for untying Granthis (knots, blockages in central pathway) in the sushumna nadi ( vertical energy channel current)

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Sanskrit meaning for Bandha?

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The Sanskrit meaning for Bandha is to lock, to hold, to tighten.

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How many principle bandhas are there?

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there are 3 principle bandhas and a fourth that ties them all together

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What happens in the practice of a Bandha?

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During a Bandha the energy flow to a particular area in the body is blocked. When the lock is released, energy floods more strongly through the body with increased pressure.

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What does Mula Bandha mean in English?

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Mula Bandha means ROOT.

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What is a Mula Bandha in english?

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Mula Bandha means ROOT LOCK.

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How do you find Mula Bandha?

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  • Sit, stand or asana.
  • Women contract muscles at the bottom of the plevic floor behind the cervix
  • THIS IS NOT THE ANAL SPHINCTER
  • Men contract perineum (between testicles and anus)
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What does Uddiyana mean?

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Uddiyana means RISE UP, FLY UP

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How do you find Uddiyana Bandha?

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  • Stand tall
  • Feet about 1 meter apart
  • Inhale through your nose, reach arms up alongside ears
  • Exhale out your mouth & forward fold, placing hands just above knees
  • Keep lips closed. Hold breath, lips closed.
  • Straighten elbows and feel abdominal wall and organs push up and back towards you back
  • It should feel like suctioning back and up of everything on the inside
  • Retain as long as you can

EXIT Uddiyana Bandha (Rise Up Lock):

  • Exit Bandha by inhaling through nose and standing up straight, raising arms up alongside ears then exhaling through your nose again as you move your arms down.
  • REPEAT 3 times.
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What ailments is Uddiyana Banha (Rise Up Lock) good for?

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Uddiyana Banha (Rise Up Lock) is the ultimate for treating:

  • Abdominal and stomach issues.
  • Constipation and indigestion.
  • Stimulates digestive juices thus increases metabolism.
  • Tones overworked abdominal organs.
  • Balances adrenal system, relieving stress, lethargy and tension.
  • Gives flat, washboard abs.
  • Google: Uddiyana bandha tones, massages and cleanses the abdominal organs and deep interior muscles.
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What is a Jalandhara Bandha in english?

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Jalandhara Bandha means:

Throat lock that controls the flow of energy in the nerves and blood vessels of the neck.

Jal - throat
Jalan - net
Dhara - stream or flow

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How do you find Jalandhara Bandha?

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  • Sit up tall, comfy position
  • Palms on knees.
  • Inhale slowly& deeply in nose
  • Bring chin towards neck and life sternum slightly
  • Press down into hands, straighten elbows
  • Pull chin back further
  • Retain as long as possible

TO EXIT

  • Lift chin
  • Inhale without exhaling first, fill remainding lung capacity
  • Exhale
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What ailments is Jalandhara Bandha (Rise Up Lock) good for?

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Jalandhara Bandha (Throat lock that controls the flow of energy in the nerves and blood vessels of the neck.) 
Is good for:
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What does Maha Bandha?

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Maha Bandha Means GREAT LOCK

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What IS Maha Bandha (Great Lock)?

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Maha Bandha (Great Lock) is the combination of all 3 of the other locks.

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What is Maha Banda (Great Lock) good for?

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Maha Bandha (Great Lock) has all of the benefits of the 3 main Bandhas (body locks/energy locks)

IT also regulates the entire ENDOCRINE (hormoanal) system.

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What is endocrine system and its function?

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What is endocrine system and its function?

The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They carry information and instructions from one set of cells to another. The endocrine (pronounced: EN-duh-krin) system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies.

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What is Vayus in English?

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Winds.

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Prana (life force/energy force) enables the body to move and the mind to think.

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Yoga International

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What IS Vayus (winds)?

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Vayus (winds) are 5 subdivisions of prana (life force/energy force)

Vayus (winds) is the further subdivision of prana (life force/energy force) into energetic components.

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What does each Vayus (winds) have?

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Each Vayus (winds) subdivision of prana (life force/energy force) has its own:

  • Distinct Energetic Quality
  • Specific Function
  • Direction of Flow
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What does developing the skill of Vayus (winds) offer?

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Deepens awareness of body and breath to enrich yoga practice.

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What are the 2 most important Vayus (winds)?

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  1. Prana (HEAD) Vayu

2. Apana (pelvic floor) Vayu

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Where is Prana Vayu?

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Prana Vayu is in the head, in the third eye.

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Where does Prana (head) Vayu’s (wind) energy pervade (spread through)?

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Prana Vayu’s energy pervades (spreads through) the CHEST region.

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Where does Prana (head) Vayu (wind) flow?

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Prana (head) Vayu (wind) flows:

INWARDS AND UPWARDS

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What does Prana (head) Vauy (wind) nourish?

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Prana (head) Vauy (wind) nourishes the BRAIN and EYES

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What does Prana (head) Vauy (wind) govern?

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Prana (head) Vauy (wind) governs reception of all things:

  • Food
  • air
  • senses
  • thoughts
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Which Vayu (wind) is the fundamental energy in the body that directs and feeds into the four other Vayus?

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The Vayu (wind) that directs and feeds into the four other Vayus (winds) is Prana (head) Vayu (wind)

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How do you experience Prana (head) Vayu (wind)?

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  • Close eyes
  • Sit/Stand long spine and relaxed body
  • As you inhale feel energy flowing up the torso from the belly to the third eye (between eyebrows/6th Chakra)
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Where is Apana Vayu (wind) situated?

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Pelvic floor

Pelvis

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Where does Apana (pelvic floor/pelvis) Vayu (wind) pervade (spread through)?

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Apana (pelvic floor/pelvis) Vayu (wind) pervades (spreads through):

  • Lower Abdomen
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How/Where does Apana (pelvic floor/pelvis) Vayu (wind) flow?

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  • Downward and out
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Where does Apana (pelvic floor/pelvis) Vayu (wind) nourish?

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Apana nourishes:

  • Organs of digestion
  • Reproduction
  • Elimination
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What does Apana (pelvic floor/pelvis) Vayu (wind) govern?

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Apana (pelvic floor/pelvis) Vayu (wind) governs:

  • Elimination of all substances from the body
    carbon monoxide, urine, stool etc
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How do you experience Apana (pelvic floor/pelvis) Vayu (wind)?

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  • Close eyes
  • Sit/Stand long spine and relaxed body
  • As you inhale feel energy radiating OUTWARD from the NAVEL (3rd CH/Manipura) to the arms and legs.
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Where is Udana Vayu (wind) situated?

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Udana (throat vayu) Vayu (wind) is in the throat

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How/Where does Udana (throat) Vayu (wind) flow?

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Udana (throat) Vayu (wind) flows

  • has a circular flow around the neck and head
  • its function is to hold us up
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What does Udanda (throat) Vayu (wind) govern?

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Udanda (throat) Vayu (wind) governs:

  • Speech
  • self-expression
  • growth
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How do you experience Udanda (throat) Vayu (wind)?

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  • Close eyes
  • Sit/Stand long spine and relaxed body
  • As you inhale and exhale feel the breath circulating around and through the head and neck
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Where is Samana Vayu (wind) situated?

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Samana Vayu (wind) is situated in the abdomen navel

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Where does Samana (abdomen NAVEL) Vayu (wind) flow?

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Samana (abdomen NAVEL) Vayu (wind) moves from the outer limbs (periphery of the body) to the center

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What does Samana (abdomen navel) Vayu (wind) govern?

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Samana (absomen navel Vayu (wind) governs:

  • Digestion and assimilation of all substances
    food, air, experiences, emotions, and thoughts
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How do you experience Samana (abdomen navel) Vayu (wind)?

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  • Close eyes
  • Sit/Stand long spine and relaxed body
  • As you inhale and exhale feel the breath RISING & falling in the front, sides and back of the torso
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What awareness does Prana (Head) Vayu (wind create in an Asana?

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The awareness Prana (Head) Vayu (wind) creates in an Asana:

  • Focus to lift lengthen and open the upper body
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What awareness does Apana (PF/pelvis) Vayu (wind create in an Asana?

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The awareness Apana (PF/Pelvis) Vayu (wind) creates in an Asana:

-Focus to ground and stabilize the lower body

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What awareness does Vyana (Heart/lungs) Vayu (wind create in an Asana?

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The awareness Vyana (heart/lungs) Vayu (wind) creates in an Asana:

  • Foucs of strength and fluid movement body
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What awareness does Udana (throat) Vayu (wind create in an Asana?

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The awareness Udana (throat) Vayu (wind) creates in an Asana:

  • Foucs to maintain a long spine and correct posture
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What awareness does Samana (abdomen/navel) Vayu (wind create in an Asana?

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The awareness Samana (abdomen/navel) Vayu (wind) creates in an Asana:

  • Foucs to open and relax the body.
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Vayu (winds) and areas of body according to chart (PG89)

Prana - head chest
Apana - pelvis
Samana - navel
Udana  - throat
Vyana - whole body
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Vayu (winds) FUNCTIONS according to chart (PG89)

Prana - Governs intake, inspiration, propulsion, forward momentum

Apana - Governs elimination, downward and outward movement

Samana - Governs at assimilation, discernment, inner absorption, consolidation

Udana - Governs growth, speech, expression, ascension, upward movement

Vyana - Governs circulation on all levels, expansiveness, pervasiveness

(PG89)

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What are Koshas?

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Kosha’s are sheaths coverings of the Atman (soul centre) center consciousness

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What does Kosha mean in english?

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SHEATH, like a lampshade cover a light (light our soul)

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How many Kosha’s are there

A

5

90
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5 Koshas from outer to Atman soul center/center consciousness

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P.E.M.W.B.S

Physical (1st) outer sheath
Energy (2nd) sheath
Mental (3rd) sheath
Wisdom (4th) sheath
Bliss (5 sheath)
Self center consciousness, Atman
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What does Maya mean?

A

Appearance

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What is Annamaya Kosha (1)?

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Anna (physical) Maya (appearance) Kosha (Sheath)
Annamaya Kosha

Anna - Physical
Maya - Appearance
Kosha - Sheath

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Where is Annamaya Kosha?

A

outer kosha

94
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What number is Annamaya Kosha?

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1 - the outer layer/sheath

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What is Pranamaya Kosha (2)?

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Prana (Energy) Maya (appearance) Kosha (Sheath)
Pranamaya Kosha

Prana - Energy
Maya - Appearance
Kosha - Sheath

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What number is Pranamaya Kosha

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2nd sheath

97
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Why is it essential that Pranamaya Kosha be trained, regulated, and directed?

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So that it flows smoothly

Pranamaya - Energy

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What is Manamaya Kosha?

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Mana (Mind) Maya (appearance) Kosha (Sheath)
Manamaya Kosha

Mana - Mind
Maya - Appearance
Kosha - Sheath

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What is Vijnanamaya kosha?

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Vijnana (Wisdom) Maya (appearance) Kosha (sheath)
Vijnanamaya kosha

Vijnana - Wisdom
Maya - Appearance
Kosha - Sheath

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