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This may be said to start from the nose, and is composed of the larynx, the wind pipe (trachea), its two branches (called "bronchi"), and the lungs.

This consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, the urethra, as well as the skin, and the large intestines.

The organs constituting this system are: the mouth, the pharynx, the gullet (foodpipe), the stomach, the duodenum, and the small and large intestines.

Taking for granted that one has already practised purakas and rechakas of ten and twenty seconds respectively, for a month or so, one should, on the first day, introduce holding of breath in the last round, for ten seconds.

Breathing is a very basic phenomenon concerning life.

Baka means the crane. In this asana the hands are placed on the seat with the fingers pointing forward.

Yama and niyama may be respectively called the negative and positive aspects of behaviour.

It is a shuddhikriya meant for cleansing the eyes and for making the' mind silent in concentration.

For smooth respiration, it is necessary that both the nostrils should be clear, with the passage inside them fully open for the movement of air.

This means relying on the Divine Will, by ascribing the effects of whatever one does to Divine Providence.