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5 Vayus

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Lesson 13 LAC

Monday, January 14, 13

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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.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardo_prates/2786780769/




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




http://www.purna-yoga.ru/en/practice-antahkarana.php




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Locations of Vata


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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