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Five Vata Subtypes: Prana, Udana, Vyana, Samana, Apana
"The different functions of vata relate to their locations within different structures. This process is called Ayurvedic bio-morphology. Vata is classified as five types: prana, udana, samana, apana, and vyana." (Source: Lad, 2001: p. 45, paragraph 3)
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Subtype
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Governing Element
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Primary Sites
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Functions
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Direction
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Prana |
Ether |
Head, Brain |
Purana: to fill the space |
Downward, Inward |
|
Air |
Diaphragm, Throat |
Udvahana: moves upward |
Upward |
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Samana |
Fire |
Small Intestine, Navel |
Viveka: isolation, separation, splitting |
Linear |
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Apana |
Earth |
Colon, Pelvic Cavity |
Dharana: holding |
Downward, Outward |
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Vyana |
Water |
Heart, Whole Body |
Praspandanam: pulsation, throbbing |
Circular, Circulation |
(Source: Lad, 2001: p. 46, paragraph 2)
"According to Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, the specific sites of these five subtypes of vata are of great therapeutic value in addressing imbalances of vata dosha. Prana is located in the head and the brain; udana is in the throat and diaphragm; samana is in the small intestine and belly button; apana is located in the colon; and vyana is in the heart." (Source: Lad, 2001: p. 46, paragraph 1)
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