TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF BHASTRIKA PRANAYAMA ON PULMONARY FUNCTION IN HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS

Abstract

Yoga is the science of right living and as such, is intended to be incorporated in daily life. It works on all aspects of the person, the physical, vital, emotional, psychic and spiritual. The science of yoga applies itself to all aspects of life, on a more practical level yoga is balancing and harmonizing the body, mind and emotions .This is done through the practice of Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Shatkarma and Meditation and must be achieved before union can take place with higher reality. In present era of competition, everyone is trying to survive the fittest and facing various stressful experiences in life. Breath is the life force that sustains life. Nobody can survive more than a few minutes without air. When the breath stops, life ends. The Forefathers of Yoga developed a special system ‘Pranayama’ to increase, develop and control this life force. To achieve the above success human being life style is changing. Until recently, this art and science of yogic breathing was almost completely unknown to the common man like many other ancient Indian arts. Those who knew it used to be very reluctant to share their knowledge and experience with anyone, unless a student proved by tests that he was ready to receive it.