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V A T A Y A N A S A N A

ETYMOLOGY: VATA is an Ayurvedic term used for the description of the expulsion of air through different orifices of the body.

Such toxic gas may disturb the body generating headache, stomachache, pain in the area of the heart, as well as aches of the muscles or of the bones.

In some traditional writings, VATTA has the same meaning with Pavana, although this latter means 'wind'. 'PAVANA' is a term used in yogic writings referring to the elimination of the gases through the rectum.

GENERAL GUIDELINES: This asana may be performed by anybody, be it a child, woman, old person. The famous yogi DIRENDRA BRAHMACHARY mentions:
'VATAYANASANA appears to many as being a simple asana, but in fact its occult mysteries are mastered only by those who practice systematically, under the direct guidance of an authentic GURU.'

EXECUTION AND SUBTLE ENERGY EFFECTS:
In order to practice hatha yoga you need to have experienced supervision; also, being part of a yoga practice group helps. Some asanas have medical counter indications - we urge you not to consider this site a guide to the practice of hatah yoga. We chose not to publish this information on the SivaSakti.COM website; you can find it in the yoga classes organized by our school.

BENEFICIAL EFFECTS:

This asana favours a better flow of APANA VAYU through our body. Thus, the gases, which produce disturbances, are eliminated.
This asana is an unfailing modality of healing the disorders of the abdomen. It has therapeutic effects for disorders such as gastritis ulcer.
It favours the digestion, and thus the body becomes supple and light. It has beneficial effects on the spleen and sexual glands, and it brings relief and stimulates the pancreas and the liver.
Those suffering because of aerophagia and often have nausea and vomiting should practice this asana as long as possible. The unpleasant odours of the body disappear, as well as the extra-weight.
The abnormal mobility of the uterus may be cured through the practice of Vatayanasana, Halasana, and Uddiyana Bandha, which relieves the pain from the pelvic area.