![]() Just saying it existed in ancient cultures is not enough. Next thing we know, it will be patented and sold back to us terming it as superior way of living. Pranayama of Yoga called as “Cardiac Coherence Breathing”. Steal knowledge from ancient Indian culturesĤ.Attack native traditions as “superstition.”Īnother case of Turmeric Latte. Hand position & pressure as shown in pic is harmful! ġ. Pic needs correction – tips of index & middle finger should lightly touch eye brow center (which activates pituitary & hypothalamus) &a light touch at base of nostrils should change breath flow. scientific language as “cardiac coherence breathing”! It’s taking the West a few millennia to learn what our ancients taught us millennia ago, but hey, you’re welcome… ![]() Here are some of the tweets criticising the description of the breathing technique:ĭetailed description of the benefits of the 2500-year-old Indian technique of pranayama, dressed up in 21st c. Watch: This Jaipur photographer clicks pictures using vintage 1860 camera Referring to pranayama, the article says: “Pranayama (“breath retention”) yoga was the first doctrine to build a theory around respiratory control, holding that controlled breathing was a way to increase longevity.” It also talked about how it influences “both physiological factors (by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system) and psychological factors (by diverting attention from thoughts).” The article does mention pranayama and how Chinese and Hindus view respiration as a vital principle in life. The article focussed on various breathing techniques and how they are “effective against anxiety and insomnia”. The tweet drew flak with many Indians raging about how the practice is just an age-old ancient yoga routine. In its tweet sharing the article, the journal wrote, “Cardiac coherence breathing exercises can stabilize the heartbeat and have a powerful ability to dampen anxiety” with a photo showing what Indians know better as the yoga technique ‘pranayama’. However, to be fair, the article does mention Pranayama and how Chinese and Hindus viewed respiration as one the vital principle in life and explored its manifestations.Ī recent article in Scientific American titled ‘Proper Breathing Brings Better Health’ is going viral in India, but not because of what it says.
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