Apana Vayu Imbalances and Methods of Correction
Our body has five vayus, just as it has the five energy chakras. These five vayus provide health and vitality to the different parts of the body which help in normal functioning of the body. These airs, or vayus, are identified as Prana, Apana, Samana, Udana and Vyana. Each of these has its own role to play. While the Prana Vayu provides vitality and liveliness to life, Apana Vayu anchors the breath, Samana Vayu helps in maintaining the balance, Udana Vayu signifies the ascent of breath and Vyana vayu is responsible for integrating the breath. Each of these vayus can get imbalanced which can cause ailments. These imbalances manifest in the form of different symptoms. Once you know what the symptoms are, you are able to know where the problem lies. Another good thing is that most of these imbalances can be corrected naturally, using different yoga poses or breathing techniques. Apana Vayu , the one which is seated in abdomen or pelvic area of the body, can also get imbalance...