Cure For Anxiety
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Steps to be followed:
- VARAHA ASANA
- TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA
- SEETHKAAREE PRAANAAYAAMAA
- SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA
- TRINETRA KUMBHAKA
1.VARAHA ASANA
YOGAASANA MAALAA SACHITRA, VERSE 76
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Pagathali Ki Maahilee Kor Milaayee
Phanaa Paani Ookadu Baise |
Edi Mooladvaara Neeche Raashai Jaangh
Cheedra Angoola Chyaaree Anthra |
Haath Dovu Kaandhaapari Aani Mauraa
Hatheli Angulee Kaatee Lagaavai |
Haath Jodi Lagaayee
Raashai Drishti Naasaagra |
Aasana Kau Guna Aadit Bana
Aadide Gubadaa Jaayee || 76 ||
TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE
- Sit on the floor in the squatting position
- Keep the feet together and place the heels at the buttocks
- Spread the toes apart
- Raise the knees and press the abdomen with thighs
- Join the palms together and take them to the back
- Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose
- Be in this posture atleast for 30 seconds
IN VARAHA ASANA, NEXT-
2. TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 193
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Ghonaabhyaam Cha Mukhenaapi
Yugapath Poorayeth Sadhaa |
Thrishoolinaa Trishoolaakhyaha
Kumbha Ukthas-Thrishoolanuth ||193||
TRANSLATION
Always inhale through the nostrils and mouth together at a time. This is called the Trishoola Kumbhaka – the remover of triple sufferings – as explained by the Thrishooli Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale through the nostrils and also through the mouth simultaneously
- Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
- Now exhale through the nostrils slowly and relax
- Do this 21 times
IN VARAHA ASANA , NEXT-
3. SEETHKAAREE PRAANAAYAAMAA
HATHA PRADEEPIKA, UPADESHA 4, VERSE 43
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Seethkaam Kuryaath Tathaa Vaktre
Ghraanenaiva Vijhrumbhikaam |
Evam Abhyaasa-Yogena
Kaamadevo Dviteeyakaha ||4.43||
TRANSLATION
The breath needs to be sucked in through the mouth with a hissing sound and the exhalation to be done through the nostrils. By practicing this Kamadeva – the Cupid becomes the second.
TECHNIQUE
- Press the lower teeth with the upper teeth and open the lips comfortably
- Suck air through the gaps in between the teeth
- Be aware of the sound produced
- After inhaling close the mouth and exhale through the nose
- Don’t hold
- Do this 21 times
IN VARAHA ASANA, NEXT-
4. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA
GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 5, VERSE 73
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Jihvayaa Vaayum Aakrushya
Udare Poorayet Shanaihi |
Kshanam Cha Kumbhakam Krutvaa
Naasaabhyaam Rechayet Punaha || 5.73 ||
TRANSLATION
The breath has to be filled in the abdomen by drawing air through the tongue. After having retained the breath for a moment, the exhalation should be done through the nostrils.
TECHNIQUE
- Close your eyes
- Protrude your tongue as much as possible
- Roll the sides of the tongue like a tube
- Now inhale through the tube formed by the tongue
- After inhaling, close your mouth
- Retain it there for a short time
- Exhale through both the nostrils
- Do this 21 times
IN VARAHA ASANA, NEXT-
5. TRINETRA KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 192
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Sakruth Chandrena Chaapoorya
Dhaarya Sooryena Poorayeth |
Niyamya Poorayennobhyaam
Dhaarayithvaa Yathaa-Vidhi ||
Thrinethra-Kumbhakaha Prokthaha
Thrinethrena Thrisiddhidhaha ||192||
TRANSLATION
Having inhaled through the left nostril and retained, inhale through the right nostril. Having then inhaled through both the nostrils, retain the breath (all these in one shot before exhalation). This is the Trinetra Kumbhaka – the giver of three siddhis – as explained by the three-eyed Shiva.
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale through the left nostril
- Hold the breath
- Without exhalation, inhale through the right nostril
- Hold the breath
- Again without exhaling, inhale through both the nostrils
- Hold the breath as long as you can
- Now exhale through both the nostrils slowly and relax
- Do this 21 times
END OF KRIYA
