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Exhalation means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchExhalation (of the breath) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pracchardana, according to the Pātañjalayogaśāstra (i.e., the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali) 1.34.—Accordingly, while discussing Prāṇāyāma and Samādhi: “Or [stability of mind is attained] through exhalation (pracchardana) and retention of the breath”.—[Commentary]—“Exhalation (pracchardana) is the emission of the abdominal breath through the nostrils with particular care, and retention is stopping the breath. Through both [of these], one should accomplish stability of mind”.
Sanskrit Synonyms of “Exhalation”: Pracchardana, Reca.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Full-text (+124): Recaka, Ucchvasa, Nishvasa, Pranayama, Ajapa, Reca, Recana, Ajapamamtra, Passasa, Shushma, Ucchvasana, Prashvasa, Praswas, Pracchardana, Vinishvasita, Putinasya, Anapanasmriti, Uchchhapsan, Nihshvasa, Jrimbhegey.
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Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
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Role of karpuradi arka as a new dosage form in the management of tamak shwasa wsr to bronchial asthma: a case study < [Volume 7, issue 4 (2019)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Efficacy of pranayama in preventing COVID-19 in healthcare staff. < [Volume 14 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2023]
Sudarshan Kriya Yoga boosts cardiovascular and respiratory sync. < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2024]
Yogic breathing practices improve lung functions of competitive young swimmers < [Volume 8 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2017]
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
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Importance and benefits of pranayama- a literary review < [2018: Volume 7, June issue 11]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 194 - Description of Tīrthas < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 34 - The Descent of Sarasvatī < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 30 - Description of Yoga with Eight Limbs (Aṣṭāṅga-Yoga) < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Therapeutic Effects of Shatkarma on Health Through Ayurvedic Perspective < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]
A study on pranavaha srotas and its mulasthana < [Volume 2, issue 5: Sept - Oct 2015]
Role of Traditional Therapy (Yoga) in Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder) < [Volume 9, Issue 1: January-February 2022]