Review Article
Year: 2022 | Month: August | Volume: 12 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 105-108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20220814
Physio-Pathological Concept of Respiration vis-a-vis Shwasana Kriya
Dr. Naina Joshi1, Dr. Srikanta Kumar Panda2, Dr. Neelam Jakhar3
1MD Scholar, PG Department of Kriya Sharira, A & U Tibbia College, New Delhi, India
2Associate Professor, PG Department of Kriya Sharira, A & U Tibbia College, New Delhi, India
3MD Scholar, PG Department of Kriya Sharira, A & U Tibbia College, New Delhi, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Naina Joshi
ABSTRACT
The process of respiration is mandatory for the living beings so as to provide oxygen for carrying out their metabolic activities and elimination of toxins from the body. The whole concept is elaborated in Ayurveda as the shwasana kriya which involves prana vayu and pranavaha srotasa. Also for the management of any respiratory disorders, the treatment regimen stated includes therapies, medicaments and practice of pranayama or breathing exercises. In today’s world, lung diseases are a major reason for disabilities and fatalities. We are currently witnessing the era of COVID-19 pandemic, which has hampered the homoeostasis of the body involving various organ systems, the prime target being the respiratory system. Therefore, the knowledge imparted by our Ayurvedic science to improve the physiological functioning of this system and to manage the associated pathologies, which has been illustrated exquisitely, can be utilized. Through this article, an attempt is being made to understand the concept of respiration and co-relate it with the Ayurvedic counterpart.
Key words: Prana, Prana vayu, Pranavaha srotasa, Phupphusa, Shwasana .