Nada-anusandhana is a type of hatha yoga practice involving fixing the yogi's complete focus on the inner self to listen to the inner sound called 'nada'. With practice, yogis can train themselves to block their external senses like the ear, mouth, and nose. With acute concentration, the yogi can perceive a clear sound and vibration emerging from the core of one's being which is the 'nada'.
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Is Pranayama advisable for a 90-year-old?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 90 years old. He has congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He is generally in good spirits and is well taken care of. He uses oxygen and his doctors have told him that when his oxygen count goes down, to breathe in and exhale through his mouth. S... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posing this question. Please find my suggestions below. At age 90, it becomes very important to keep things simple for the patient. Your effort to teach pranayama is appreciable. I would advise you not to go for any difficult pranayama which is tedious to... Read Full »
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