Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S

Naga is likely one of the 5 Upapranas i.e. sub-pranas. It’s a crucial and very important type of prana which controls and manages the operate of belching / burping and guards the abdomen and intestines by expelling the pointless air or gases within the gastrointestinal tract out of the physique. Its balanced functioning shouldn’t be solely wanted for a balanced functioning of the gastrointestinal system and digestion of meals, however can be essential for the general well being since, like different upa-pranas it should assist the principle pranas of their correct functioning.

Associated Studying – ‘Upa-Pranas’

On this article I’ll throw some gentle on the understanding of the significance of Naga Upa-prana and its contribution in the direction of upkeep of gastrointestinal well being specifically and common well being normally.

Naga-Upaprana

As already stated, Naga Upa-prana is a sub-prana which controls the operate of belching / burping which could be very a lot important to throw away the air we swallow and gases shaped contained in the physique which could intrude with regular functioning of the gastrointestinal tract together with the method of digestion.

Gases are shaped within the abdomen / intestines in the course of the technique of digestion of meals. The undesirable gases can hassle us in several methods. The identical factor occurs once we swallow air whereas consuming meals or ingesting liquids.

At abdomen stage – Naga Prana helps in expelling this fuel from the physique. Burping is a pure course of to expel the surplus air that we swallow by accident whereas consuming meals or ingesting liquids. Burping is managed by the energetic pressure of Naga i.e. Naga vitality. Burping is a vital operate of the physique. If the air from the digestive tract shouldn’t be expelled out it should trigger discomfort within the type of bloating or belly ache. There will even be interference within the technique of digestion of meals.

The Naga prana vitality is mirrored within the refined but very important technique of burping and flushing off of the undesirable gases and air from our digestive tract. It displays the pure intelligence system of the physique which operates to take care of the steadiness, well being and luxury of the inside world of the digestive system.

At colon stage – Some specialists say that the Naga Prana vitality can be stated to regulate and expel extra fuel shaped within the colon which could trigger extreme and disturbing flatulence, distension of stomach and indigestion if not expelled on the proper time.

Naga and the principle Pranas – The subtypes of Vayu are the principle 5 Pranas. Naga Prana vitality removes the blockages of Prana and Apana Pranas and therefore helps of their functioning. Prana helps in swallowing, Apana helps in expulsion of wastes and Naga helps these two pranas of their capabilities.

Blocks and imbalances of Naga Upa-prana and its affect on well being

If Naga vitality shouldn’t be functioning correctly or whether it is blocked, it results in many gastrointestinal illnesses associated to abdomen and colon as talked about above. Other than this suppression or blocks of Naga vitality can be stated to trigger cardiac illnesses. The Naga vitality ought to at all times be activated and ought to be at its purposeful greatest for the balanced functioning of abdomen and colon, for meals to be obtained, digested, absorbed and the wastes of digestion expelled.

Uncared for Naga Upa-prana could cause extreme indigestion which in flip could cause many illnesses.

Urdhwa Vata – burping or gases / wind transferring upwards to be expelled is claimed to be one of many vegas – the physique’s pure reflexes / urges and as a rule shouldn’t be forcibly managed / withheld. Its suppression additionally causes many issues after having pathologically altered the conventional course of vata and making it transfer upwards i.e. udavarta. This pure urge is managed by Naga Upa-prana.

When air accumulates within the digestive tract it could have an effect on the opposite pranas and can disrupt their free circulate within the physique and thus hampering their regular functioning. It primarily afflicts the Samana Vayu which controls the digestive capabilities within the abdomen. Extra gases within the abdomen and small gut could hamper simple digestion of meals. This may result in formation of ama, which in flip clogs the pathways (srotas) within the physique and meddles with easy functioning of many tissues and organ methods. Naga Upa-prana helps in expelling this irregular air from our physique and thus helps the Samana Vayu in digesting the meals and additional associated capabilities like absorption, processing and distribution of vitamins and vitality to all elements of the physique and thus supporting the ecosystem of Pranas and Upa-pranas.

Hiccups and Naga – Some specialists additionally say that the Naga Upa-prana additionally controls hiccups within the physique aside from belching / burping.

How does Naga Upa-prana come into play?

When the air component is imbalanced within the intestine or when the air or gases retained within the abdomen or colon will get agitated, Naga Upa-prana will come into play. It turns into lively and tries to throw this pointless air which is disturbing in nature out of the abdomen. It does so by stimulating and inflicting vibrations in Samana Vayu, Udana Vayu and Prana Vayu. These Vayus now coordinate with one another with the assistance of Naga Upa-prana and expel the air from the system.

How you can defend the Naga Upa-prana?

You’ll be able to defend the Naga Upa-prana in you by taking a very good food regimen and holding the physiology of digestion and the digestive system together with the abdomen, small and huge gut wholesome.

One must also keep away from holding the pure urge to belch / burp and likewise to the urge to fart. That is wholesome for the digestive system and can naturally expel the air and gases not required for the system from higher or decrease instructions.

One must also instantly handle the digestive points or any illnesses occurring within the digestive system by taking appropriate treatments as and when wanted. Indigestion, anorexia, tastelessness, aversion to meals, flatulence, bloating, sounds within the stomach (irregular and frequent), and nausea ought to by no means be ignored and dismissed as easy signs.

Equally signs of ama too shall be addressed if any.

To sum up

In brief, Naga vitality is nothing however the operate of burping. Wholesome burping is physiological and we have to facilitate the physique to clear it. By doing so, we might be preserving the vitality of Naga Upa-prana, which in flip will assist the functioning of different Pranas in an uninterrupted manner.