External Breath (bahya Pranayama)A vigorous breathing exercise designed to stimulate energy, break up stagnation, and improve focus. |
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How Does This Ayurvedic Home Remedy Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Breathing exercises can help restore energy and vitality (prana). They clear the respiratory tract, oxygenate the blood, strengthen metabolism, invigorate circulation, and cleanse the lymphatic system. Gentle breathing techniques relax the mind. There are many types of breathing exercises. Some breathing techniques are gentle with few negative side effects, such as belly breathing. Others, such as breath retention, have potential to harm.
Read About Breathing ExercisesHow to do External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)Level: Intermediate This technique is contraindicated in instances of: pregnancy, migraine, heart conditions, respiratory conditions, and high BP. - Inhale deeply through your nose. First, feel the diaphragm move down, allowing the lungs to expand and forcing the abdomen out; then feel your chest expand with your collar bones rising last.
- Exhale forcefully. Use your stomach and diaphragm to push the air from your body. "Forced" exhalation means that the contraction of your stomach muscles helps push the air out of your body. It does not mean that the exhalation should be uncomfortable for you in any way.
- Touch your chin to your chest and suck in your stomach completely. The goal is to leave a hollow below your ribcage, making it look like the front muscle wall of your abdomen is pressed against the back. Hold this position -- and your breath -- for as long as is comfortable.
- Lift your chin and breathe in slowly. Allow your lungs to completely fill with air.
- Repeat 3 to 5 times.
SUGGESTED USEPlease follow label or as directed by your practitioner.Metabolic Nature of External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)
Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick.
Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.
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| CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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The Three Doshas / Body Types
According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine,
people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person.
Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness.
Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency.
Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses.
The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.
The 3 functional body types
(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry.
Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed.
Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.
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| | HAS THE FOLLOWING | Moves Energy: , Upward UPWARD
Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.
SEE ALL 'UPWARD' FOODS / HERBS Affinity: Digestion, , Heart Circulation Blood |
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.
, , Stimulates Front Of Brain STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN
Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.
SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN' FOODS / HERBS , Anxiolytic ANXIOLYTIC
Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.
SEE ALL 'ANXIOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS , Nervine NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS Adaptogen ADAPTOGEN
Herbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.
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Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
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Foods with a Similar Nature to External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
Mint
Mint has these Actions in Common
Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-crown, Wakes-you-up, Anxiolytic, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Refreshing, Stimulates-front-of-brain
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Mustard
Mustard has these Actions in Common
Promotes-virility, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-front-of-brain
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Ginger (Fresh)
Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Refreshing, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Adrenal-tonic, Nervine
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Mustard Powder
Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common
Promotes-virility, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-front-of-brain
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Orange Zest
Orange Zest has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Refreshing, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Nervine, Wakes-you-up
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Ajwain
Ajwain has these Actions in Common
Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Nervine, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Refreshing
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Lime
Lime has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Refreshing, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant
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Lemon
Lemon has these Actions in Common
Refreshing, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Digestive
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Green Tea
Green Tea has these Actions in Common
Refreshing, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Stimulates-crown, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Stimulates-energy
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Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common
Promotes-virility, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-front-of-brain
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Lemon Zest
Lemon Zest has these Actions in Common
Nervine, Digestive, Refreshing, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up
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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)
Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Refreshing, Anxiolytic, Stimulates-crown, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Stimulates-front-of-brain, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Internal-detoxicant, Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virility
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)
Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Anxiolytic, Stimulates-crown, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Stimulates-front-of-brain, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Internal-detoxicant, Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Refreshing
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Breathing Exercises
Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common
Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Refreshing, Anxiolytic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant
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Belly breathing
Belly breathing has these Actions in Common
General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Anxiolytic, Builds-stamina, Digestive
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Eleuthero Ginseng
Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common
Adrenal-tonic, Anxiolytic, Builds-stamina, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Wakes-you-up
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Amalaki
Amalaki has these Actions in Common
Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Refreshing
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Adrenal-tonic, Anxiolytic, Internal-detoxicant
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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common
Adrenal-tonic, Alterative, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen
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Shilajit Tonic
Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common
Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Builds-stamina, Internal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility
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Punarnava
Punarnava has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Alterative
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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual.
Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.
CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms.
Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.
HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK
Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
- Alterative: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
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