Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2001 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. ______________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2001 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 ______________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 6, 2001 Hi Crystal: It is available at amazon.com. All blessings, Sadhant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 7, 2001 Thank You Sadhant for the info. Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 7, 2001 Sat Nam All, I would greatly appreciate if someone can explain the proper technique for the Breath of Fire. Peace, Ellen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 8, 2001 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
