The Importance of Yogic Breathing in Vedic Palmistry

The Importance of Yogic Breathing in Vedic Palmistry

Proper breathing is the foundation for changes in attitude and behavior, which in turn allows us to attract positive circumstances into our lives. Yogic tradition places great emphasis on the technique of breathing so that we can achieve a balance between incoming and outgoing—cool and warm—breaths, establishing a neutral zone. Ideally, the incoming breath should equal the outgoing breath in depth and duration. This produces a balance between cool (incoming) and warm (outgoing) breathing that results in a neutral state. The life force or prana (referred to as chi in Chinese or ki in Japanese) can now flow without impediment.

Most of us recognize the benefit of taking a few deep breaths when we are anxious, stressed or in pain. We are cooling down our overstimulated emotions. We are also giving our intellect an opportunity to distance us from the source of our unease. Similarly, we often sigh or exhale forcibly in response to sorrow, anger or frustration. We are letting off steam—releasing an overabundance of heat. We are attempting to bring our feelings into balance with our mind. In both instances, there is a conscious effort to reach a balance between our emotions and our reason.

Once we learn to balance our breathing, we create a proper environment in which positive changes can occur. As we have seen, with time, these changes are reflected in the lines and signs of the hand.