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The air that we breathe is a passport for life. Through exercise we take in huge amount of oxygen for existence. Pranayama is the science of breath control first practised in India. It is a concious control of breathing in the life giving oxygen into our body. | The air that we breathe is a passport for life. Through exercise we take in huge amount of oxygen for existence. Pranayama is the science of breath control first practised in India. It is a concious control of breathing in the life giving oxygen into our body. | ||
''Prana'' means 'life force' and ''ayama'' is 'the extension of life force'. When breathing the inhalation and exhalation of breath cleanses and purifies an individual, energize an overexcited body and yet calm the agitated mind. | * ''Prana'' means 'life force' and ''ayama'' is 'the extension of life force'. When breathing the inhalation and exhalation of breath cleanses and purifies an individual, energize an overexcited body and yet calm the agitated mind. | ||
== Breathing essentials == | |||
<br>Observation of normal breathing process which involves observation of the normal inhalation process ie inhalation through the nose or mouth. Awareness of chest and stomach movement in breathing, feeling the oxygen entering. | |||
Energy enhancing breaths: | |||
== Clinical Presentation == | == Clinical Presentation == | ||
Revision as of 10:51, 28 April 2021
Original Editor - Ashmita Patrao
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The air that we breathe is a passport for life. Through exercise we take in huge amount of oxygen for existence. Pranayama is the science of breath control first practised in India. It is a concious control of breathing in the life giving oxygen into our body.
- Prana means 'life force' and ayama is 'the extension of life force'. When breathing the inhalation and exhalation of breath cleanses and purifies an individual, energize an overexcited body and yet calm the agitated mind.
Breathing essentials[edit | edit source]
Observation of normal breathing process which involves observation of the normal inhalation process ie inhalation through the nose or mouth. Awareness of chest and stomach movement in breathing, feeling the oxygen entering.
Energy enhancing breaths:
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
add text here relating to the clinical presentation of the condition, including pre- and post- intervention assessment measures.
Resources[edit | edit source]
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