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GHERANDA SAMHITA
Gherand - Samhita is a literature written on practical yoga which is a conversation
between Maharshi Gheranda and Raja Chandkapali
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The majority of its manuscripts are found in
the north and east of India, and, of those which are dated, the oldest was copied in
Bengal in 1802 C
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We may hazard a guess that the Gheranda Samhita was composed
in Bengal around 1700 C
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The yoga teachings in Gheranda Samhita is known as Shaptang Yoga
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It calls its Yoga “ghata Yoga” or “ghatastha Yoga” and not
Hatha Yoga
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If the raw clay pitcher is filled with water, it will be destroyed by melting
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This body can mature only through yoga
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Secondly, it is unique in teaching a sevenfold path to perfection of the person
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Each chapter teaches
a group of techniques that, when mastered, will lead to one of the seven means listed in
verse 1
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The first chapter describes six types of cleansing techniques by which
purification, the first means to perfecting the person, can be achieved
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In
the third chapter Gheranda teaches twenty-five mudras, which lead to steadiness, the
third means
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The fifth chapter starts with instructions on where the
yogi should live, what he or she should eat, and at what time of year yogic practice
should be started
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The sixth chapter describes three types of dhyana, using which
the yogi can achieve realisation of the self, the sixth means
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UNIQUE FEATURES FROM OTHER HATH YOGA TEXTS

Like the other root texts of Hatha Yoga, the Gheranda Samhita does not concern itself
with yama and niyama, the restraints and observances that make up the first two limbs of
classical Yoga
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In the classical system, the last six limbs are
successively more subtle, moving from the physical realm to the mental
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This may account for the position of the chapter on pranayama
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A further unique aspect of this book lies in its positioning of the chapter on pratyahara before that on pranayama
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Pranayama is, of course, a more physical practice than pra- tyahara, but here the

Bhramari pranayama is said to lead to samadhi; indeed, it is one of the six varieties of
Raja Yoga or samadhi given in the final chapter
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Most of the rest of the chapter is similar to other texts, apart from the teaching of the
Ajapa Gayatri, the mantra constantly but involuntarily repeated by all living beings
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”

Tantric influences have been toned down considerably
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39: in all other manuals of Hatha Yoga this name is given to
a technique in which the yogi or yogini resorbs commingled sexual fluids through the
urethra; here it is a simple physical posture
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77 and 7
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There is no sin in the world like Maya and no force (Shakti) in the world like Yoga
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In Gheranda Samhita,
Maya has been called sin, yoga is the ultimate force, knowledge is friend and ego is
enemy
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The body is
produced by karma and karma from the body


SAPTA SADHANA
These are the seven sadhan (tools) for purification of the body Shodhanam, Dridhata,
Sthariyam, Dharayam, Laghavam,Pratayasham and Nirliptam
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Shodhanam – Refinement – purification of body and mind
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Dridhata – Strength - Physical, mental, reflective and emotional perseverance
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Sthariyam – Stability – physical stability, mental stability
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Dharayam – Patience – Patience, endurance of the mind

5
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6
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Nirliptam – The dormant state of mind
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They also balance
Tridoshas, Vata-Pitta and Kapha produced in the body
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1) DHAUTI (CLEANING OF STOMACH OR DIGESTIVE TRACT)

Dhautikarma has been considered to be of four types with the distinction of

1
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2
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Hrid Dhauti: Cleaning of the heart area (stomach, food pipe etc
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Moolshodhan: Cleaning of the root part of the body, cleaning of the anus, large
intestine, urinary tubes, etc
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Through this, yogis make their body clean
(healthy)
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1
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Varisar

3
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Bahishkrit

These four are done to cleanse the body
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When drunk completely, operate in the stomach (rotate the air in the
stomach) and then remove that air (from the mouth)
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It brings cleanness to the body
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Caution – This activity should be done on an empty stomach and it can be practiced
daily
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VARISAR ANTADHAUTI

‘Vari’ means water, ‘Sar’ means element (essence), dhoti means wash, that is, wash
element with water
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Meaning: Drink water slowly; fill the food pipe with water up to the vocal cords
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This Varisar
Antadhauti is the ultimate secretive and cleanser of the body
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Ιt is also called shank prakshalan
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Preparation
On the eve of practice one should eat light food
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Do not practice
aasanas in the morning on the day of Varisar Dhauti and remain empty stomach
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Method of water preparation
Make lukewarm water by adding cold water to hot water
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Add as much salt to make the water salty, but not too salty
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Location and environment
he best place for the Varisar Dhauti is the courtyard or verandah, so that you can get pure
air
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Method

At first, drink the two glasses of lukewarm-salty water quickly and without stopping
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After that, to whirl the water in
the abdomen, do the five aasanas described below in a rapid motion, which causes the
water to come down from the stomach
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Each aasana should
be performed eight times
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Tadasana

2
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Katichakrasana

4
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Udarakarshan (Abdomen Stretch Pose)

After this, drink two glasses of water again; go for defecation after drinking a total of six
glasses of water
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Do not wait more than two minutes for defecation
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” You have to come to the toilet again by drinking two glasses of water again
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Then you have to come and drink water and
do postures again
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First, simple excreta will come out, then thin stool will come out
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One who removes the Pitta (bile), with yellow water, particles of feces will
be remove which are hidden here and there
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Black, brown, pink, red
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Clean water comes out after drinking about 16-20 glasses of
water, then the action should be stopped
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Aasanas and their peculiarities of the shank prakshalna – The aasanas should be done
sequentially as described below, because each aasana extends the small intestine,
extends its walls and pushes the feces in it towards the lower side
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First posture – Tadasana
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These
protrude the valve of the muscle between the stomach and the esophagus, which is
called the pyloric valve
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Therefore, when practicing Tadasana, the layers of muscles open
slowly and water enters there
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In oblique Tadasana, we tilt our body to the left
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When the body bends on one side, then
the layers of sputum on that side spread and the layers on the other side become
compressed
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Removes 

the dry stool
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Third practice: - Kati Chakrasana: Kati means waist and chakra means circle or
rotation
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4
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5
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During this aasana, the abdominal muscles are stretched
and they get a good massage
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With this aasana, water
operates into the large intestine and pushes the stool out
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1
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Netikriya

Post-exercise relaxation: - After practice, rest for 45 minutes
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Do not sleep for three hours after this, you can get a headache if
you go to sleep
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When body
temperature increases, so many people think at that time that I am getting fever
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Post meal exercise: - After forty five minutes of practice, you can eat khichdi
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Make liquid khichdi like water and add more amount of ghee to it
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This
does not mean that you are getting constipated
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So whether there is defecation or not, there is no need to be panic
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are
prohibited
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For forty days: - Do not consume non-vegetarian and allopathy medicines or chemicals

Time:- It should be practiced at intervals of six to six months i
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March
and the month of September is considered suitable
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The secret is that its method is very long and all of it
don’t know
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it
should be done with empty stomach and bath is prohibited up to three hours of action
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Individuals suffering from high blood pressure, dizziness, epilepsy, heart disease, ulcer,
hernia and bloody piles
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It is also prohibited for persons under the age of fifteen
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This is the best action to purify, like the deity expressed by
it Divine, Kantimaan, gets vibrant and light body
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That is, the action by which the digestive
power is increased by intensifying gastritis
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This led to Agnisar’s
cognizance it happens
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All stomach diseases are destroyed by this, acute gastritis is
intensified
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Only by doing
this karma does the body become like a deity
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In this activity, the transmission and contraction of the stomach is done
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In the navel area has been asked to be join a hundred times
with spinal cord
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In Sukhasana should not do
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Precautions:It is forbidden for Individuals suffering from diseases like heart disease, high blood
pressure, stomach cancer, hernia and asthma Its practice is prohibited during pregnancy,
but its practice after delivery is said to be very useful
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Stop that inhaled air in the
stomach for half an hour (one-half and circulate it and leave it out through anus
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There is also another practice of Bahishkrit Dhauti,
which is called Mahadhoti or excluded prakshalna Dhauti
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Ablution process - Stand out in the water till the navel, take out the shakti pulse and after
expelling it, clean the pulse, clean it
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When the pulse is
cleaned, push it back in again
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It is also rare for
the gods
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DANTADHAUTI 

There are five distinctions of Dantadhauti
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Dantamool,

2
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karnarandhra

4
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These four types of dhautis occurred, In which two dhautis are considered occurring from
the pits of both ears
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DANTAMOOL DHAUTI

The roots of teeth should be rubbed with Khadir juice or pure soil until the dirt is left
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Men who know yoga
consider this dental work to be the main deed
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Jivhashodhan increases the length of jivha
and keep away from disease, old age and death
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Rubbing
gently with softness relieves Kapha dosha
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Perform an activity as milk churning again
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By doing the practice daily at sunrise
and sunset, the length of the tongue increases
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The method is the same, but Maharshi
Gheranda considers them the process of serial number 3 and number 4 respectively for
two ears
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Continuous
practice of this yoga method leads to a feeling of Nada (sound)
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This type of practice provides relief from Kaphadosha
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To pallet
your skull at the end of sleep, after meals and before sleep and at the end of the day
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Then Kapha Pitta Clayad should be catharsis
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VAMAN DHAUTI

The knowledgeable seeker should drink water after the meal and after a moment, looking
upwards, water should be expelled by vomit
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There are mainly two types of Vaman dhauti, one is called Kunjal Kriya, in which warm
salty water is drinked empty stomach in the morning and expelled; in the second type
water vomit is done after meals, which is also known as Vyagar Kriya
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Then it should be taken out
slowly
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This dhoti increases the strength of healing and
affirmation day by day
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The fabric should be of cotton and should be very thin and soft, not rough
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When this practice starts easily, then the length and breadth of the cloth can be
increased
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5
feet long
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Therefore, one should
do basic refinement
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This
method strengthens the gastroenteritis by removing the problems of lack of stool, dryness
of stool, excretion of feces, and amoebiasis etc
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Its meaning is - the
cleansing of the root organs of body
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Therefore,
Moolshodhan means: - Cleansing of the anal area
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2) VASTI
There are two types of Vasti Karma
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Jala Vasti :- It is practiced in water
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Shushak Vasti :- It is practiced on land and at a dry site
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This
Jala Vasti by relieving salvage and the cruel air, make the body beautiful like deities
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In this
state, only the anal opening is expanded and contracted
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During this period of action, anal nerves should be expanded carefully, so that the flow
can be completed
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Sit in
Paschimottanasan and operate the vasti in the lower part
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By this means, mitigation of diseases of leprosy and rheumatism and enhancement of
gastritis
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3) NETI KRIYA
The main purpose of this process is to clean the area of the head, the skull
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Neti kriya acts like E
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T
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This is called
neti karma
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4
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This Lauliki means Nauli Karma
is the destroyer of all diseases and the stimulant of Jatharanal
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1
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2
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In addition, the muscles on the left side should be contacted
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This was the practice of Left Nauli
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Dakshin Nauli: - After the practice of left nauli, relax the muscles of the left side of the
abdomen and compress the muscles of the right side
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4
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First do the moderate (madhyam) nauli
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Then do left nauli
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Then Udiyan bandh
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Then practice the South Nauli
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Finally the moderate Nauli
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All actions must be done
sequentially
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This is the
method of Bhramar Nauli
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TRATAK
By stopping Nimesh-Ummesh, staring at a subtle target till the tears start falling is called
Trataka
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One gets divine
vision by removing the defects of the eye
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1 Bahir Trataka: - For this, we take any real thing or tangible form like: Sun, Moon, stars,
trees, idols etc
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2
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For this we can choose the internal or mental symbol
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3
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It is also called Pratiparda Drishti
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KAPALBHATI
There are three types of Kapalabhati (Bhalabhatin) with the distinction of anatomical
Kapalabhati, inverse Kapalabhati and Sheetkarma Kapalabhati
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Vatakarma Kapalbhati:

You have to inhale through the Eda pulse (left nostril) and exhale through the Pingala
pulse (right nostril)
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Supplementary
and laxative actions should not be done with swiftly
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This practice is similar to Nadi-shuddi pranayama
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Vayutkarma Kapalbhati: -

Suck water by both the nostrils and drain it from the mouth and vice versa
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Explanation: - By this action, not only the nasal cavities, but also the throat and mouth are
treated
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Sheetkarma Kapalbhati- In this kapalbhati, water is sucked in through the mouth and
expelled out of the nose
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This action is called Sheetkarma Kapalabhati
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Cleanliness arises in the body
and prevention of phlegm
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1
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The length of sutra neti is 9 inches
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Length of cloth dhauti 22
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4
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5
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There are two types of Vasti
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Neti is of only one type - Sutraneti

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CHAPTER 2
ASANA
Maharshi Gheranda has considered thirty-two (32) postures to be very special and more
auspicious
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Siddhasana

2
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Veerasan

4
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Utkata Asana

6
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Vrikshasana

8
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Padmasana

10
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Dhanurasan

12
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Sankat Asan

14
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Garudaasana

16
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Bhadrasana

18
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Mritasana

20
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Mayurasan

22
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Vrishasan

24
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Muktasana

26
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Guptasana

28
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Kukutasan

30
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Shalabhasan

32
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The mudras and bandhas described in Yoga Shastra are helpful in calming and
balancing the sensations and aggressionss of the Tantrika-nantra (nervous system)
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In the spiritual
line there is a belief that the attainment of postures confers Aashta siddhi
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Research has
shown that the practice of postures and bandhas also help in curing diseases
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This is the Moolbandha
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Those are hoping to cross the world ocean
should hide in forest and practice this mudra
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Therefore, practice it diligently and silently
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The practice of moolabandha provides many benefits at the physical, mental and
spiritual level
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This action provides strength to the muscles of the anus and reproductive organs
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Its regular practice activates the process of intestinal sequestration which gives relief
from constipation and piles
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It also cures Prostate Gland and UTI Infections of urinary excretion system
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This practice activates the Muladhara Chakra and helps in awakening the Kundalini
Shakti
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This

allows sixteen bases to be controlled
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Develops proper physical development of children
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Benefits- This practice is related to the purification cycle, at this place there are thyroid
and parathyroid glands
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UDDIYAN BANDHA
The abdomen above the navel is folded towards the back, in consequence of which the
Mahakhaga (Prana) rises
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It is like a sher (lion) for a death-like
gaja (elephant)
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By its 

practice, one gets moksha easily
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Activates the base of the navel
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Increases the functioning of digestive system, pancreas, and kidney
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It awakens the Manipura chakra
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MAHABANDHA
In this bandha, Moolbandha, Uddiyan Bandha, Jalandhar are tied respectively
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This mahabandha is the best in all the postures and a death
destroyer
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This practice is important for the awakening of the chakras
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It affects the secretion of harmones from the pineal gland and regulates the entire
endocrine system
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Bijan Mantra: ‘LUM
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This is called Parthivi Mudra or Adhodharna Mudra
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AMBHASI DHARNA (JAL)
Like conch, moon or kunda there is water of shubra color
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“Beej Mantra - ‘VUM
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Benefits- By this dharna, sorrow, heat and sin are destroyed and there is no harm even in
deep water
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Its color is red
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The mantra is ‘RUM
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Keeping this element in mind, do Kumbhak for 2 hours
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Benefits- This fire element is bright, light and beneficial
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VAYAVIYA DHARNA - (VAYU DHARNA)
The color of air is light black like the color of smoke
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“Guna- Satva 

“When it is realized by the force of yoga, concentrate the prana vayu for two hours by
concentrating with the Kumbhak
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While sitting in the Sukhasana, close the two ears with the thumbs of both hands, the two
eyes with the index fingers of both hands, the nose from the middle and the mouth from
the ring finger
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At that time, it should be a solitary feeling that I
am full of strength with Shiva and amicably pleasing
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It is Yoni mudra
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This action balances the inner
and outer world
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VAJRONI MUDRA

Place both hands firmly on the ground and lift both legs and head in the sky
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This posture is somewhat similar to the celibate posture
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Semen is protected
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Even if a yogi man practices this mudra, he also attains all the attainments
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The practice of this mudra awakens the Kundalini Shakti, who is sleeping in the form of a
three-and-a-half circled serpentine in the base
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” Similarly, Brahmarandhra can open only when Kundalini is
awaken
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Apply a soft cloth of four
fingers wide on the navel and tie it in a thread
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Practice the Ashwini mudra until the Kundalini Shakti is
illuminated by the sushumna doorway
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Special - Yoni mudra cannot attain without Shaktichalini mudra
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TADAGI MUDRA
Sit in Paschimotanasana and inflate the abdomen as if it was filled with water
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Due to this the fear of old age and death is removed
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Caution - Pregnant women and patients suffering from hernias should not practice it
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This is called Manduki
Mudra




Method - Sitting in Vajrasana, spread your knees as far as possible
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In this situation, one should
practice Manduki posture
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are removed
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The permanent puberty is achieved
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This is the Shambhati Mudra
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Veda, Shastra and Purana are like a
common woman and Shambhavi Mudra is like Kulavadhu
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The practice of Shambhavi
mudra only proves the five dharnas
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In the perspective of Kundalini, this commandment is a
powerful action to awaken the Aagya chakra
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ASHWINI MUDRA
Frequent contraction and expansion of the anus is called Ashwini mudra
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This mudra is supposed to destroy anal cavity diseases, increase
physical strength and kill premature death
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It is a Pashini mudra that awakens Shakti
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Benefits- Pashini mudra makes the body strong
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Provides strength to reproductive organs
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KAKI MUDRA
Make the mouth like a crow’s beak and inhale air through it slowly
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Benefits- Kaki Mudra reduces mental stress by bringing peace in body and mind,
preventing diseases like high blood pressure etc
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Caution - Kaki mudra should not be practiced in a polluted environment and extreme
cold
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MANTAGINI MUDRA
Stand in the water upto the chin,pull the water through nose and then withdraw from the
mouth and vice versa
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This is called Paramamudra named Mantagini
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The yogi becomes as strong as an
elephant
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BHUJANGANI MUDRA
Open the mouth and drink the air through the glottis
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It
destroys the fear of death
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Makes the stomach healthy
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It should not be taught to the evil and unqualified person
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With these postures one gets enjoyment and moksha
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This knowledge is given to those who have dedicated themselves at the feet of the
Guru and who has an empire of peace in their mind
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In doing that, erotic enemies are
destroyed
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Keep mind
away from reward, despise, delight in hearing and cacophony and have control over soul
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Atamlaya Tatva

Remove the mind from fragrance and odor, remove the mind from sweet, acid, etc
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Remove the mind from all these, this is pratyahar
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After this one should practice
pranayama
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1
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Otherwise there
can be loss in accomplishment, because no one has faith in a distant country, Aranya
(forest) remains guardless and large population, light and uproar in the capital
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In a beautiful religious country, where food is
accessible and the country is also free from disturbance, make a hut and make wall
around it
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The land of that hut should neither very high nor very low, dung- coated walls which are
devoid of insects and should be in a solitary place
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Time Decision

Yoga should not be started during winter, summer and rainy season
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Because by starting yoga in spring and autumn, one
can attain Siddhi
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A seeker who does not diet during the time of starting yoga, many diseases occur in his
body and he does not have the perfection of yoga
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without any husk
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The stem of raw or ripe banana
flakes, brinjal, riddhi kachcha shak, season shak, parwal’s leaves, bathua and hurahur can
be eaten
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Abandon bitter, acid, salt and liquor - these four juicy things, roasted ingredients,
curd, takra, herb, ferment, alcohol, palate and jackfruit
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The eating of Kulathi, Masoor, Onion, Kumhara, Shak-Dand, Goya, Kaith, Kakoda,
Dhanka, Kadamb, Jambiri, Lemon, Kundaru, Barhal, arlic, Kamarkha, Piyar,
Asafoetida, Bean, Bada etc
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3
...


4
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is prohibited in the beginning
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Avoid butter, ghee (milk), jaggery, sugar, lentils, amla, acid juice, etc
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Do not consume five types of bananas, coconut, pomegranate, fennel etc
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Do not consume cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, stimulants, berries, jambool, myrabalan
and dates
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8
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9
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10
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Special-Maharshi Gheranda has stated both milk and ghee prohibitory and dietary
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Because milk increases sexual desire
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Then
Maharshi Gheranda has said that the consumption of milk and ghee is dietary and said
that before pranayama, the consumption of milk ghee is mandatory because heat is
produced by pranayama and that heat starts burning the fat of the body
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So that the power of the body can
compensate
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Do pranayama after Nadi Shuddhi by facing
east or north
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Samanu - pulse purification pranayama by Bija Mantra

2
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The respiratory ratio is 1: 4: 2
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Eight types of Pranayama are described
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SAHIT PRANAYAMA
There are two types of sahit pranayama
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Bija mantra is used in
Sagarbha
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Sagarbha - Recite sixteen times of ‘Aaa’
bija mantra from the left nostril
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Then Satoguni Ukaar, concentrate on Krishna Varna
Hari and do Kumbhak for sixty-four times respectively
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After that,
do the Kumbhak with the right nostril and exhale from the left nostril in the same manner
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Three types -

Purak
Perfect
Medium
Adham

Kumbhak
20
16
12

Rechak
80
64
48

40
32
24

SURYABHEDA PRANAYAMA
Inhaling the air through the Surya Nadi, do Kumbhak with Jalandhar bandha and keep
holding the wind by the Kumbhak till you sweat from hair to the feet

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