Introduction

The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are two systems that work together very closely and are responsible for a wide array of functions in our body. The cardiovascular system contains the heart and blood vessels while the respiratory system contains the lungs, muscles needed for breathing, and the passages through which air is transported in and out of the lungs. Asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema are prevalent respiratory diseases.

The main function of the respiratory system is to provide the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide and waste products after oxygen has been used. In this function, the respiratory system is dependent on the cardiovascular system which facilitates the distribution, transport and assimilation of these compounds for the respiratory system. For this, the heart functions as the pump, while the blood vessels function as the pathways.

In addition to aiding the respiratory processes, the cardiovascular system also delivers all sorts of substances needed by the cells of our body. Besides transport, other functions of the cardiovascular system are regulating body temperature, maintaining different balances in our body, and facilitating the immune system.

A wide array of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) exists and interferes with the transport of blood to the different parts of the body. One of the main problems related to CVDs is the clogging of arteries, mainly due to fat depositing on the walls of blood vessels, restricting the blood flow to the part of the body that is further along the path of the blood vessel. Some of the most common CVDs, heart disease and stroke, are also the most deadly, as these are the leading causes of death worldwide (WHO). Renowned yogi and healer, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM has stated that Bharat has significantly more deaths related to cardiac disease than other countries.

This booklet contains powerful techniques to aid you in coping with, or the recovery from CVDs and respiratory diseases. These Nithya Kriyas are a series of ancient healing processes developed by THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM himself. The techniques are based in sacred yoga scriptures including the legendary Patanjali Yoga Sutras, as well as the three classic texts that form the base of yoga: Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Shiva Samhita.

According to yogic knowledge the cause of disease is frequently of a mental nature, directly or indirectly. In many of his discourses THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM teaches that mental suffering such as fear and depression, are rooted deeply into our biomemory and cause health problems such as cardiovascular disease by lowering the immune system. The process of completion* with past pain patterns is essential to overcoming the root causes for these diseases. When worry becomes a habit it can affect any part of the body, causing a number of psychosomatic diseases. This subtle interplay between the body and mind is why it is so important that worry be addressed and removed from the system. If an emotion is handled properly the corresponding chakra (energy hub in the body) functions well, expanding it to the size of even a cartwheel! If the emotion is not handled properly the corresponding chakra shrinks to the size of even a coat button, which causes low energy in the system. This low energy ultimately manifests as disease in the mind-body system. Several factors including childhood problems, societal conditioning, improper habits, physical and emotional injuries, or even just lack of attention affect the energy flow through the chakras.

• Completion is a technique that THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM teaches.