Vayu’s Gate by Orit Sen Gupta
The Vayus system is an ancient Yogic practice that has been lost in time. Only few obscure descriptions in Sanskrit texts were left of this profound method.
Years of research have led international yoga teacher, Orit Sen Gupta, to unravel the mysteries of this powerful practice. New realms of consciousness and knowledge of the body open up, as the ten vital vayus, connecting body and mind, are discovered.
In “Vayu’s Gate”, the subtle and far-reaching techniques of the vayus are brought to life again. A detailed and illustrated description of vayu practice in pranayama and asana is provided, enabling yoga practitioners of all levels to experience the inner presence of the vayus and to adopt the vayus into their own practice, investing it with a new dimension.
What will I learn from it?
The book gives a detailed and illustrated description of vayu practice in pranayama and asana.
What kind of book is Vayu’s Gate?
The Amazon description says the Vayus system is an ancient yogic practice that was lost in time, with only a few obscure descriptions left in Sanskrit texts. It says years of research led the teacher Orit Sen Gupta to unravel it, and that the book describes the ten vital vayus that connect body and mind.
Who is the author?
The author named in the title is Orit Sen Gupta, whom the description calls an international yoga teacher.
Who is Vayu’s Gate meant for?
According to the description, it is written for yoga practitioners of all levels who want to bring the vayus into their own practice.
Summary based on the book description on Amazon.
What should I know about breathing practices before reading?
Breath control is central to many yoga systems. Slow, deep breathing is among the relaxation techniques the NCCIH page on relaxation techniques describes, and it is easy to try: breathe in slowly through the nose, let the belly rise, and breathe out for longer than you breathe in.
More forceful or complex breathing methods carry more risk. The NCCIH guidance on yoga advises beginners to avoid extreme practices, including forceful breathing, and to learn with a qualified instructor. Feeling dizzy, tingling or panicky are signs to stop and breathe normally.
People with asthma, heart or lung disease, high blood pressure or pregnancy should talk to their doctor before trying new breathing exercises. A reconstruction of an old method is interesting to read about, but it needs supervised learning.
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