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Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Contraction (i.e., the drawing up of the downward moving breath) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Ākuñcana, according to the Dakṣiṇāmūrti (Dakṣiṇāmūrtistotrabhāvārthavārttika), otherwise known as the Mānasollāsa and attributed to a Sureśvarācārya.—Accordingly, while discussing Hathayogic Mudrās as part of Yoga practices: “The contraction (ākuñcana) [and drawing up] of the downward moving breath and the stopping [and drawing down] the upward moving breath and the placement of the tongue above the uvula is the practice of Yoga”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
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A randomised controlled clinical trail on the effect of vasa apamarga varti in sukhaprasava < [2016, Issue IX September]
Vyana vata- physiological understanding: a review < [2017, Issue XI November,]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Kushthavachadi choorn inhalation for dystocia treatment study < [2022: Volume 11, January issue 1]
Antispasmodic activity of musa paradisiaca peel aqueous extract < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
In vitro effects of Parquetina nigrescens on rabbit duodenum activity. < [2014: Volume 3, January issue 1]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Management of premature contractions with Shatavaryadi Ksheerapaka Basti - A Case Report < [Volume 38 (3-4); 2017 (Jul-Dec)]
Effect of fennel on pain intensity in dysmenorrhoea: A placebo-controlled trial < [Volume 33 (2); 2012 (Apr-Jun)]
Protective effect of Agave americana Linn. leaf extract in acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in rats < [Volume 36 (1); 2015 (Jan-Mar)]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Spasmogenic Effects of Terminalia chebula Seeds in Rat Intestine < [Volume 18 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2011]
Labour Induction: Oral vs. Intravaginal Misoprostol in Post-Date Women < [Volume 16 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2009]
Core Stabilisation vs. PNF Training for Chronic Low Back Pain: RCT < [v.26(6): 1–142 2019 Nov]
The body in early Hatha Yoga (by Ruth Westoby)
Draw upwards and protect: Ȧkuñcana and Rakṣaṇa < [Chapter 4 - ‘I will slay your red dragon’]
Conclusion of chapter 4 < [Chapter 4 - ‘I will slay your red dragon’]
Comparative case study: Nüdan’s “slaying the red dragon” < [Chapter 4 - ‘I will slay your red dragon’]
Effect of mishreya arka on rat ileum against acetylcholine contractions. < [Volume 6, Issue 3: May - June 2019]
Shatahvadi Basti and Dhum Nasya in Labor Augmentation: A Case Study < [Volume 10, Suppl 3: May-June 2023]
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