Vayus Flashcards
1
Q
Pran vayu
A
- Chest/heart and head
- energising force
- governs intake, inspiration, propulsion, forward momentum
2
Q
Apana vayu
A
- pelvis
- descending force
- governs elimination, downward and outward movement
3
Q
Samana vayu
A
- navel
- assimilating force
- governs assimilation, discernment, inner absorption, consolidation
4
Q
Udana vayu
A
- throat
- ascending force
- governs growth, speech, expression, ascension, upward movement
5
Q
Vyana vayu
A
- whole body
- distributing force
- governs circulation on all levels, expansiveness, pervasiveness
