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svakarma kurvatē dēhō dhāryatē tairanāmayaḥ||11||  

svakarma kurvatē dēhō dhāryatē tairanāmayaḥ||11||  

Vāyu is of five types namely prāna, udāna, samāna, vyāna and apāna  and they mechanize the body optimally occupying their sites without any irregular movement.  

''Vayu'' is of five types namely ''prana, udana, samana, vyana'' and ''apana'' and they mechanize the body optimally occupying their sites without any irregular movement.  

The location of prāna is vertex, thorax, trachea, tongue, mouth and nose and it performs functions of spitting, sneezing, eructation, respiration, deglutition etc.  

 

The site of udāna is umbilicus, thorax and trachea and is responsible for vocalization, drive, energy, strength, complexion etc.  

The location of ''prana'' is vertex, thorax, trachea, tongue, mouth and nose and it performs functions of spitting, sneezing, eructation, respiration, deglutition etc.  

Samāna is located in channels of sweat, humors and water and lateral to the seat of agni (digestive enzymes (agni) and yield strength to the digestive fire.  

 

Vyāna has swift movement and spreads all over the body and is responsible for gait, flexion, extension, twinkling etc.  

The site of ''udana'' is umbilicus, thorax and trachea and is responsible for vocalization, drive, energy, strength, complexion etc.  

Apāna is told to be located in testicles, urinary bladder, penis, umbilicus, thighs, inguinal region and anus and performs ejaculation, micturition, defecation, expulsion of menstrual blood and fetus.  

''Samana'' is located in channels of sweat, humors and water and lateral to the seat of ''agni'' (digestive enzymes (''agni'') and yield strength to the digestive fire.  

When these five are located in respective sites optimally, perform their functions, supports life without any morbidity. (5-11)

 

''Vyana'' has swift movement and spreads all over the body and is responsible for gait, flexion, extension, twinkling etc.  

''Apana'' is told to be located in testicles, urinary bladder, penis, umbilicus, thighs, inguinal region and anus and performs ejaculation, micturition, defecation, expulsion of menstrual blood and fetus.  

 

When these five are located in respective sites optimally, perform their functions, supports life without any morbidity. [5-11]

==== Role of ''vata/vayu'' in causing diseases ====

==== Role of ''vata/vayu'' in causing diseases ====