cancer & paranayama

Cancer and Pranayama

(Yogic Breathing Techniques)

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PranayamaBody

(Disease)

PranayamaYogic

Breathing Techniques

Calmness of the Mind



Inter-DependencyModification in breath creates changes in body and mind.

For example slowing down breath to 6 breaths per minute results in all body systems resonating with each other, mutually reinforcing and ensuing:

Better functioning of immune system Reduction of inflammation Better regulation of blood sugar levelsInduced calmness and clarity of the mindFeeling of inner peace



PranayamaThrough voluntary breath control we activate cortex (decision making brain) which then manages limbic brain (where emotional reactions reside). Result:

Less reactivity and increased purposeful action

Enhance production of GABA

Control over mind and emotions, calmness, peace and clarity

Restoration of natural rhythms of cells and organs

Over longer practice time produces change in personality

There are many yogic breathing techniques affecting the body and mind in different way. There are specific techniques used for cancer and body cleansing in yoga therapy.

Effects of PranayamaEffects are on 3 levels:

20 breaths will produce effects on body level40 breaths will produce effects on body and mental levels80 breaths will produce effects on body, mental and spiritual levels

The effects will be temporary unless the practice is regular for at least 6 months, then it gives 10hr of sustained effect.

Chaos and CoherenceResearch shows that in states of stress, anxiety and depression or

anger, the natural variation in cardiac rhythm becomes weak and

chaotic. In states of well being , compassion, gratitude or when

attention is centered on the breathing, this variability is greater

and becomes coherent. The subject’s breathing 6 breaths/min or less, produces coherence also with

rhythms of other autonomous physiological functions, triggering self-healing capacity of the body.

CoherenceWhen we breath <6 breath/minute:

Rhythm of autonomous physiological functions (heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow to the brain) act in coherence reinforcing each otherThis coherence produces:

Better functioning of immune systemReduction in inflammationBetter regulation of blood sugar levels



Lack of CoherenceLack of coherence increases with age and is linked to:

High blood pressureCardiac insufficiencyComplication from diabetesCancer

Fortunately the balance in biological functions responds very well to breathing and concentration



Effects of PranayamaRegular practice over 6 months transforms one’s physical, psychological, mental and spiritual state :Physical:

Physical changes to the functioning of the brain - relaxed brain cells manufacture more of GABA, endorphins, serotonin and melatoninPhysical changes (healing) to all the systems of the bodyRest, repair and rejuvenation of all cells, organs and body systems



Effects of PranayamaPsychological:

Changes in personalityEmotional reactions are replaced by thoughtful actionsChange of habits and behaviorRelaxed way of being Better sleep

Mental:Ability to control the functioning of the mind with cortex dominanceAbility to focus the mind and manage the thought processesRelaxed and quiet mindFeeling of wellbeing and happiness

Effects of PranayamaSpiritual

Improvement in awareness and consciousnessIncreased self awarenessSense of inner peace and joyInduced peace of mind, clarity and calmnessThe feeling of acceptance and tolerance


PranayamaPranayama is an art of training all body systems to achieve samadhi It is a very powerful tool in healingIt should always be done under supervision of knowledgeable teacherIf done incorrectly it may cause health problems or disease


cancer & paranayama

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