How to recalibrate abdomen with the help of abdominal breathing and nauli kriya

Nauli Kriya, which is intended for regenerating and stimulating the abdominal viscera and alimentary system.  For the practice of Nauli Kriya one must learn Uddiyan Bandh and abdominal breathing first as well as some knowledge about the abdominal organs along with the fascia that covers all the vital organ. How fascia influences our organs and how to strengthen it for longevity and wellbeing of the body. For good health one must take care of stomach. One third of major Nadis flows through navel area, any disturbances among these Nadis definitely spoils one’s health. This article talks about abdominal breathing and information of the organs and fascia. The next article will cover Nauli Kriya.

Each organ has a fascia layer that protects the vital organs of the body. Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds the internal organs of the body and made of sticky and stretchy matter around the liver, heart, spleen, lungs and intestines etc. Fascia is given a specific name after different organs of the body.  Our daily diet patterns and way of life has direct impact upon these tissues. Shallow breathing effects fascia’s working and results in it contracting towards the organ, the organ then stiffens and produces more heat surrounding it. Breathing is obviously one of the major functions that sustain life; deep and synchronised breathing draws more prana energy along with negative ions into the entire organs.  Sufficient amount of oxygen will draw abundance prana energy in the fascia, organs and Nadis.  Negative ions supply the electrical current within body’s cells and enable sound sleep patterns.

The body is filled with innumerable Nadis that are the astral tubes made up of astral matter which carry prana energy in to entire body. All of these Nadis are not ordinary nerves, arteries and veins that are known in anatomy and physiology. Yoga Nadis that are 72,000 to 350,000, have influences in the physical body. Ida, Pingla and Sushumna are the major Nadis among them. Pranayama draws more oxygen to the body, after that the chakras use this oxygen to draw prana energy from the universe. The Crown (located at the top of the head) is the junction of prana energy to be one with the universe prana energy. From the crown, prana energy draws down and distributes to the entire body which all relies on the flexibility of the body and cleanliness of the Nadis. So the physical centres have close relationship with the astral centres. The vibrations that are produced in the physical centres obviously produced desired results in the astral centres. Each chakras has distinct words that produces a distinct vibration related to the chakras. In Bhakti Yoga, mantra is chanting to produce vibration at particular chakras so that the prana energy flows and is enhanced at third eye.

The breathing of children is somewhat different to that of adults; as children breathe more freely and deeply and expanding lower abdomen and diaphragm. A child’s breathing is natural, deep and rhythmic that keeps the abdomen and diaphragm apart which manifests flow of oxygen from lungs to heart then to abdomen becomes deep, and focussed. Fascia growth and flexibility entirely depends upon the supply of oxygen and negative ions. Shallow breathing keeps fascia stiffen and contracts and tends to get the organ overheated. The functioning of the organs gets disturbed, if the organs does not work properly, due to be heating itself, obviously will have an adverse effect on one’s health and the emotional wellbeing.

The Diaphragm is a very powerful muscle. A soft diaphragm will always result in keeping the entire body in good health and wellbeing.  A stiff diaphragm and abdominal muscles would not provide good health but in turn disturb all the abdominals’ major organs such as kidneys, liver, spleen, small intestine and large intestine. Shallow breathing and unhealthy foods is the prime factor that tighten the diaphragm, or tends to tighten as we age. As we age, energy levels deplete, bones become brittle losing their density and the reflexes become slow. The metabolism gets sluggish which also disturbs the digestive process further.

The muscular system is responsible for the movement of the human body. Abdomen breathing is the best exercises that recalibrates the body by keeping the diaphragm lower and this provides space for the lower portion of the lungs to fill with fresh oxygen and abdomen itself also presses lower along with all organs. Adrenal, liver, spleen and kidneys have found space when diaphragm and abdomen kept apart as we breathe in and out. Obesity arises when abdomen takes diaphragm’s space which results in less mobility in the muscles, fascia and the organs left. Abdomen breath keeps the thymus gland under control which is known for its longevity and rejuvenation. Shallow breathing shrinks the thymus gland; but this normally occurs in the old age. Adrenal, pancreas and thymus all benefit from abdominal breathing.

Abdominal breathing

Sit comfortably in a quiet place with your hand on the thighs.

Breathe out and pull stomach toward the spine slowly.

Breathe out through the mouth slowly and taking your time.

Relax the stomach and go back to its normal position.

Relax the chest and sternum (breastbone) and be observant during exhaling.

Breathe in through the nose and keep the chest calm and force free.

Breathe down to the diaphragm.

The abdomen expands on all sides except in front.

Be mindful , breathe in and out takes equal times.