Pranayama & Breath Techniques Flashcards
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What is the primary energetic effect of Sitali pranayama?
Answer: Cooling and calming the body and mind
Sitali involves inhaling through a rolled tongue to cool the body and calm anger or fever.
In Kundalini Yoga, 'Breath of Fire' is classified as which type of pranayama?
Answer: A rapid, rhythmic diaphragmatic breath
Breath of Fire is a rapid, continuous diaphragmatic breath performed at roughly 2-3 cycles per second.
Which pranayama technique is specifically contraindicated for individuals with vertigo?
Answer: Breath of Fire
Breath of Fire can exacerbate vertigo due to its rapid pace affecting CO2 levels and inner-ear pressure.
What is 'Antar Kumbhaka' in pranayama practice?
Answer: Internal breath retention after inhale
Antar Kumbhaka is the deliberate suspension of breath after a full inhale, before the exhale begins.
During Breath of Fire, the navel point moves in which direction on the exhale?
Answer: Inward and upward toward the spine
On each exhale in Breath of Fire, the navel point pumps inward and upward, driving the breath out actively.
Surya Bhedana pranayama involves inhaling through which nostril?
Answer: Right (pingala) nostril
Surya Bhedana ('sun-piercing') activates solar/pingala energy by inhaling through the right nostril.
What is the recommended ratio for a basic practice of Sama Vritti (equal ratio) pranayama?
Answer: Inhale 4: Exhale 4 (no retention)
Sama Vritti means equal fluctuation — inhale and exhale are of identical duration with no mandatory retention.
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