When you have played your part fully well, the Ultimate cannot fall short in playing His part. (Reference: SDG 29)

 *Satyam Param Dhimahi*

*TOTAL HEALTH THROUGH RHYTHMIC BREATHING* 
*<REFINING EXERCISE NO 5>*

*THIS EXERCISE OXYGENATES THE BLOOD, ADDS A LITTLE* *CARBON-DIOXIDE CO2 INTO THE BLOOD STREAM, A:~Q ACTIVATES THE PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM.* 

*BENEFITS -Physical* 
In small amounts this *CO2* acts as a natural antibiotic which keeps us healthy and free from minor ailments such as colds, fevers, etc. 
This holding the breath in and out slows the respiration and the pulse rate. 
It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which has a calming effect on the whole body. 
When we are born, the parasympathetic nervous system is working at a small percentage of its full capacity, which is necessary/enough to neutralize the excess secretions of the endocrine glands. 
This keeps us free from anger, irritation, etc. 
With age the parasympathetic nearly stops working and thus a lot of irritation and anger flows/resides in our system due to imbalance secretions *(adrenaline).* 
By doing this exercise we reunite the parasympathetic and thus ensure balance in the body/brain system. 

*CONTINUED......*
*S N TAVARIAJI*
*Sri Ram Yoga Mandir Trust Veraval (Gujarat, India )*
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