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Define Prāṇa.
Prāṇa is the vital energy or life force needed by our physical and subtle layers, essential for sustaining the body and mind.
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Define Prānāyāma.
Prānāyāma refers to the practice of controlling or regulating breath, which is more than just breathing exercises.
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Best time to practice Prānāyāma?
Prānāyāma is best practiced after performing āsanas as part of a complete yoga routine.
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List safe practices for Prānāyāma.
Always breathe through your nose, sit straight, start slowly, and notify your teacher if you feel dizzy.
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What is Sūrya Bhedana Prāṇāyama?
It is right nostril breathing, involving inhaling through the right nostril and exhaling through the left.
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Steps involved in Sūrya Bhedana?
Sit, adopt Chin Mudrā, close the left nostril, inhale through the right, then exhale through the left. Repeat for 5 rounds.
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What are the benefits of Sūrya Bhedana?
It strengthens immunity, increases digestion, relieves asthma, and aids in weight loss.
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Who should avoid Sūrya Bhedana?
Students with heart problems, fever, or after eating should avoid this practice.
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What is Chandra Bhedana Prāṇāyama?
It is left nostril breathing, involving inhaling through the left nostril and exhaling through the right.
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How to perform Chandra Bhedana?
Sit, adopt Chin Mudrā, close the right nostril, inhale through the left, then exhale through the right. Repeat for 5 rounds.
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What are the benefits of Chandra Bhedana?
It cools the body, reduces stress, and is helpful for relieving agitation.
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Who should avoid Chandra Bhedana?
Students with asthma, heart disease, or it should not be practiced during winter.
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Define Taḍāgī Mudrā.
Taḍāgī Mudrā involves creating a pond shape with the body in a seated position, combining body and breath.
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Steps to perform Taḍāgī Mudrā?
Sit with legs stretched, lean forward to grasp toes, inhale and exhale, and repeat for 5 breaths.
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What are the benefits of Taḍāgī Mudrā?
It strengthens diaphragm, tones pelvic floor, improves appetite, and cures digestive disorders.
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Who should avoid Taḍāgī Mudrā?
Students with recent surgery, hip injuries, heart disease, or hernia should avoid this practice.
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Define Pratyāhāra.
Pratyāhāra is the fifth limb of Ashtānga Yoga that involves drawing attention away from external distractions.
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What does Pratyāhāra achieve?
It promotes inward focus and emotional balance, nurturing self-awareness.
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Define Dhāraṇa.
Dhāraṇa involves fixing the mind on a thought or object to enhance mental stability.
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What is Dhyāna?
Dhyāna is an immersive state of focused attention, likened to a steady flow of oil.
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Define Samādhi.
Samādhi represents a perfected state of mastery, achieving oneness through consistent practice.
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