Essay name: The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study)
Author:
Ashok Majumdar
Affiliation: Banaras Hindu University / Department of Kayachikitsa
This study deals with the presentation of the Nervous System in Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda. Yoga and Ayurveda are allied sciences dealing with science of man in depth. This study has revealed a number of hither to unknown facts about concept of nervous system and thought science of Hindus.
Chapter 2 - The Eight Components of Yoga
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Repeatation of 12 correct pranayam gives Pratya har
Repeatation of 12x12 = 144 -do-
-do- Dharana
Repeatation of 144x12=1728
-do-
-do- Dhyana (upto
this "I
am feel-
ing
remains)
-do- Samadhi.
Repeatation of 1728x12=20736-do-
The use of Pranayama is to regulate or balance the
Prana and Apana Vayu. In this process Prana merges with
Apana and Apana merges with Prana. In this way a time comes
when Gatirodha (stoppage) of Prana takes place, that is,
Prana becomes
Sthira, Manas also becomes sthira. In this stage Kevali
kumbhak takes place, when the process of inspiration and
expiration stops, that is, in this stage if one puts mind
on respiration, it starts again gradually.This stage
indicates that the respiratory system is the Barometer of
kumbak and Respiratory centres are the centres of Prana.
It is to be noted that Prana Vayu is the main vayu out of
the five types of Vayu and all the vayus are moving in over
body is in somewhat irregular states when Prana Vayu becomes
steady, the other Vayus also become steady. Prana, Vayu
moves upward, Apana downward, Vyana all over the body,
Samana at Nabhi (umbilical region) and Udana in the Kantha
(throat).
Sithra (Steady). When the Prana becomes
During the practice of Pranayama one should sit in
Sthir Sukhasana posture and body should not be in strain
