Life definition varies with studies. For Vedic Science prana means a vibratory lively
energy, while traditional Science only defines a physical energy as quantitative
property that is transferred to body through metabolic processes. One-fourth of the
world’s adult population is suffering from hypertension, which is predicted to
increase to 29% by 2025. The awareness and practice of aerobic exercise and yoga
is a good proposal for this aged group. In the West most of the people believe that
pranayama is only a respiratory technique useful for the wellness and health. But,
for Hindu doctrine called Suddha Dharma Mandalam introduced in South-America
by Master Sri Vayera Yogi Dasa, exercise involves also a spiritual-mental attitude
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