Breath of Fire

04-05-2001, 09:26 PM

Sat Nam!

A doctor (married to a yoga student) said that the breath of fire
changes your oxygen-carbondioxide ratios and that this energizes your
body and affects your brain chemistry to induce feelings of bliss. He
added that unfortunately, irresponsible practice of breath of fire can
also damage the brain, kidneys, and lungs, so you shouldn't do it for
more than 9 minutes.
I couldn't agree to that and think that the oxygen-carbondioxide ratios
only change if you iperventilate, which shouldn't happen if BOF is done
correctly. I heard that some yogis even do it for 20 minutes. I myself
do it 7 minutes each morning as part of my sadhana and never felt a
feeling of bliss - I just feel that my lungs open up and I regain my
strength.
I couldn't, however, get into a scientific discussion because really I
don't know.
Can someone provide some specific explanations?
A very nice day and blessingts to all!
Sat Sarbat Kaur

04-06-2001, 12:53 AM

Sat Nam

May I ask where can I purchase the book you're talking about? I have looked
in my local area and it is not available anywhere. Any ideas are helpful.

Crystal

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04-06-2001, 02:04 AM

Dear Sat Sarab Kaur,

In 'Meditation as Medicine' Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa (board certified in
anniesthesiology,. pain management and anti-aging medicine) sates that
BOF increases oxygen in the blood, while the carbon dioxide content
remains stable. The only problem occurs when it is incorrectly done -
causing dizziness and giddiness. (lightheadedness and tingling are
normal in the beginning as the nerves adjust ) He states the benefits
are
increase in endurance,
increase in resistance to stress
Reduction of addictive impulses
release of toxins from the mucuos membranes of the lungs
Enhanced balance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Stimulation of the splanchnic nerves, causing increased output of
epinephrine and norepinephrine.

In the back of the book they give an e-mail address for him:
Drdharma@... if you want to ask him any questions. He's an authority
any doctor would have to accept !!!! He has been doing KY and using the
meditations in his practice for over twenty years.

The book is wonderful and well worth having as a resource.
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04-06-2001, 02:05 AM

Dear Sat Sarab Kaur,

In 'Meditation as Medicine' Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa (board certified in
annesthesiology,. pain management and anti-aging medicine) sates that BOF
increases oxygen in the blood, while the carbon dioxide content remains
stable. The only problem occurs when it is incorrectly done - causing
dizziness and giddiness. (lightheadedness and tingling are normal in the
beginning as the nerves adjust ) He states the benefits are
increase in endurance,
increase in resistance to stress
Reduction of addictive impulses
release of toxins from the mucuos membranes of the lungs
Enhanced balance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Stimulation of the splanchnic nerves, causing increased output of
epinephrine and norepinephrine.

In the back of the book they give an e-mail address for him:
Drdharma@... if you want to ask him any questions. He's an authority
any doctor would have to accept !!!! He has been doing KY and using the
meditations in his practice for over twenty years.

The book is wonderful and well worth having as a resource.

Love to all,
Avtar Kaur
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04-06-2001, 05:04 AM

Hi Crystal:

It is available at amazon.com.

All blessings,
Sadhant

04-07-2001, 12:22 PM

Thank You Sadhant for the info.
Crystal

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04-07-2001, 01:07 PM

Sat Nam All,

I would greatly appreciate if someone can explain the proper technique for the
Breath of Fire.

Peace,
Ellen

04-08-2001, 04:52 AM

Dear Ellen:

We provide the kundaliniyoga.org website, which contains all the
basic techniques of KY (including BOF), many useful lessons with a
variety of kriyas, pointers to events, books, music, other sites,
etc.

Use this URL to see the breathing techniques, and please investigate
the wealth of information provided on the rest of the site:

www.kundaliniyoga.org/pranayam.html

Many blessings,
Sadhant