posture:
-thumb, middle, and index finger touch
-place combined fingers at the solar plexes
functions of vyana:
-effects the division of cells and tissues and the diffusion of nutrients throughout the body

posture:
-the finger tips of both hands touch
-place slighlty beyond the crown of the head
functions of brahmani?:
-contributes to homeostasis and the pervasion of warmth in the body

posture:
-all finger tips touch thumb
-place combined fingers at the solar plexes
functions of samana:
-contributes to homeostasis and the pervasion of warmth in the body

posture:
-thumb, pinky, ring, and middle finger touch
-place combined fingers at the solar plexes
functions of udana:
-udana is astral energy that is ascending.

Prana is the vital energy that supports all life. When prana reaches the heart it branches out into 5 derivatives, assuming five major groups of functions within the body. Click on a chant to see the associated posture and function.

posture:
-thumb, ring, and middle finger touch
-place combined fingers at the solar plexes
functions of apana:
-helps digestion and contributes to the expulsion of sexual/urinary fluids and excretory processes

posture:
-thumb, pinky, and ring finger touch
-place combined fingers at the solar plexes
functions of prana:
-causes inspiration and expiration of air and helps w/ digestion