NITHYA KRIYA - DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY
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01 CARE FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)
02 CURE FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)
03 CARE FOR AUTISM
04 CURE FOR AUTISM
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CARE FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
1. VAJRASANA
Janghaabhyaam Vajravath Kruthvaa
Gudha-Paarshve Padhaavubhau |
Vajraasanam Bhavedethath Yoginaam
Siddhidaayakam ||2.12||
GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 12

TRANSLATION & TECHNIQUE
Having hardened the thighs like steel, and placing both the legs on the sides of the anus is called Vajrasana, which gives great extraordinary powers
- With knees, ankles and big toes touching the ground, stand on a kneeling position.
- Sit erect with the heels under your buttocks
- Erect in this asana 30 seconds
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
2. DAKSHINAAVARTA SHANKHA KUMBHAКА
TRANSLATION
Practising chakra kumbhaka twice and agnishoma kumbhaka once is called as shankakumbhaka. As said before Shanka kumbhaka is also of two types like chakra Kumbhaka
chakrakumbhakam dvidhaa kuryaadagnishomam
tathaikadhaa |
shankakumbho (a)yameeshena poorvavad dvidividhah
smrutah ||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 110
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale deeply and fully through the right nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the left nostril
- Again inhale deeply and fully through the right nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the left nostril ( practise as described from points 1-6 once more. With this two rounds of DAKSHINAAVARTHA chakra kumbhaka is completed. Then do one round of agnishoma kumbhaka as described below)
- Inhale through the right nostril hold the breath
- Exhale through the left nostril
- Now inhale through the left nostril Hold the breath
- Exhale through the right nostril (This is one round of agnishoma kumbhaka)
- Do this two rounds of DAKSHINAAVARTHA chakra kumbhaka and one round of agnishoma kumbhaka 21 times
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
3. VAAMAAVARTHA SHANKHA KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
Practising chakra kumbhaka twice and agnishoma kumbhaka once is called as shankakumbhaka. As said before Shanka kumbhaka is also of two types like chakra Kumbhaka
chakrakumbhakam dvidhaa kuryaadagnishomam
tathaikadhaa |
shankakumbho (a)yameeshena poorvavad dvidivdhah
smrutah ||
KUMBHA KA PADDHATHI, VERSE 110
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale deeply and fully through the left nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the right nostril
- Again inhale deeply and fully through the left nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the right nostril ( practise as described from points 1-6 once more. With this two rounds of Vaamaavartha chakra kumbhaka is completed. Then do one round of agnishoma kumbhaka as described below)
- Inhale through the right nostril hold the breath
- Exhale through the left nostril
- Now inhale through the left nostril Hold the breath
- Exhale through the right nostril (This is one round of agnishoma kumbhaka)
- Do this two rounds of Vaamaavartha chakra kumbhaka and one round of agnishoma kumbhaka 21 times
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
4. GADAA KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
When the inhalation is performed through both the nostrils and exhalation through the right one, it is called Gadaa Kumbhaka explained by Shiva and strenghthener of Yogis.
Ubhaabhyaam Pooranam Yathra Rechanam Soorya-Vartmanaa|
Gadaakumbhash-Shivenokthaha Yogino Balakaarakaha||112||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 112
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale through both the nostrils
- Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously
- Exhale through the right nostril
- Do this 21 times

CURE FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
1. VAJRASANA
Para Aasana Kau Guna Aasana Kau Guna
Choraasi Vaayi Jaayee Pavana Sarala
Bahai || 102 ||
YOGAASANA MAALAA SACITRA,VERSE 102

TRANSLATION & TECHNIQUE
• Sit on the ground • Stretch both the legs opposite to each other with left leg bent back and right leg stretched forward • Spread the hands also above the legs • Stay in this posture 30 seconds
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
2. DAKSHINAAVARTA SHANKHA KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
Practising chakra kumbhaka twice and agnishoma kumbhaka once is called as shankakumbhaka. As said before Shanka kumbhaka is also of two types like chakra Kumbhaka
chakrakumbhakam dvidhaa kuryaadagnishomam
tathaikadhaa |
shankakumbho (a)yameeshena poorvavad dvidividhah
smrutah ||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 110
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale deeply and fully through the right nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the left nostril
- Again inhale deeply and fully through the right nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the left nostril ( practise as described from points 1-6 once more. With this two rounds of DAKSHINAAVARTHA chakra kumbhaka is completed. Then do one round of agnishoma kumbhaka as described below)
- Inhale through the right nostril hold the breath
- Exhale through the left nostril
- Now inhale through the left nostril Hold the breath
- Exhale through the right nostril (This is one round of agnishoma kumbhaka)
- Do this two rounds of DAKSHINAAVARTHA chakra kumbhaka and one round of agnishoma kumbhaka 21 times
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
3. VAAMAAVARTHA SHANKHA KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
Practising chakra kumbhaka twice and agnishoma kumbhaka once is called as shankakumbhaka. As said before Shanka kumbhaka is also of two types like chakra Kumbhaka
chakrakumbhakam dvidhaa kuryaadagnishomam
tathaikadhaa |
shankakumbho (a)yameeshena poorvavad dvidividhah
smrutah ||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 110
TECHNIQUE
- Inhale deeply and fully through the left nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the right nostril
- Again inhale deeply and fully through the left nostril
- Hold the breath inside as long as possible
- When you cant hold anymore slowly release the breath through the right nostril ( practise as described from points 1-6 once more. With this two rounds of Vaamaavartha chakra kumbhaka is completed. Then do one round of agnishoma kumbhaka as described below)
- Inhale through the right nostril hold the breath
- Exhale through the left nostril
- Now inhale through the left nostril Hold the breath
- Exhale through the right nostril (This is one round of agnishoma kumbhaka)
- Do this two rounds of Vaamaavartha chakra kumbhaka and one round of agnishoma kumbhaka 21 times
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
4. GADAA KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
When the inhalation is performed through both the nostrils and exhalation through the right one, it is called Gadaa Kumbhaka explained by Shiva and strenghthener of Yogis.
Ubhaabhyaam Pooranam Yathra Rechanam Soorya-Vartmanaa| Gadaakumbhash-Shivenokthaha Yogino Balakaarakaha||112||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 112
TECHNIQUE
• Inhale through both the nostrils • Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously • Exhale through the right nostril • Do this 21 times

CARE FOR AUTISM
1. BISHISTA ASANA
Dovu Pagathalee Jodee Sampoota Karai |
Haatha Dovu Pagaa Bichi Aani Thalai
Kari
Baarai Lyaayee Kahoonyaa
Maahilee Sandhi Raashai |
Peechai Dovu Haathaa Kee Kaagazee
Karee Paga Unchaayee Kaakasee Sashaa
Paree Raashai |
Paga Lalaata Modi Jyu Lagavai Drishti
Naasaa Agra |
Aasana Kauguna Pavana Samaahita Hoyi || 67||
YOGAASANA MAALAA SACITRA, VERSE 102

TRANSLATION & TECHNIQUE
- Sit with legs stretched
- Place both feet together holding the soles close to one another
- Place your arms below the legs
- Raise both the legs upwards
- Bring the feet over your face
- Interlock the fingers
- Keep the palms upon the forehead
- Keep your gaze on the tip of your nose
- Be in this posture for 30 seconds
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
2. ANTAH KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
Without any mental distractions or in other words being completely unclutched the Yogi should hold the breath in the Sushumna – the path of Kundalini along the spine. This is called the Antah Kumbhaka as explained by Lord Shiva.
Sushumnaanthargatham
Thasyaam
Nirvikalpena Chethasaa |
Dhaarayeth Maarutham
Yogee
So'nthah-Kumbhash-
Shivodhithaha ||28||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI,
VERSE 79
TECHNIQUE
- Close your eyes. Unclutch
- Inhale and hold the breath inside
- Be in the unclutched state
- Exhale slowly and open your eyes and relax
- Breath two or three times normally
- Do this 21 times
3. BAHIH KUMBHKA
TRANSLATION
A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahir Kumbhaka.
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum
Baahyaakaashe Kramena
Yath |
Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee
Bahih-Kumbhasthu
Rechitaha || 31 ||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI,
VERSE 31
TECHNIQUE
- Exhale slowly and completely
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- When you can't hold anymore, relax and inhale slowly
- Do this 21 times
CARE FOR AUTISM
4. BHODASHOKA ASANA
Dovu Pagathalee Jodee Sampoota Karai |
Haatha Dovu Pagaa Bichi Aani Thalai
Kari
Baarai Lyaayee Kahoonyaa
Maahilee Sandhi Raashai |
Peechai Dovu Haathaa Kee Kaagazee
Karee Paga Unchaayee Kaakasee Sashaa
Paree Raashai |
Paga Lalaata Modi Jyu Lagavai Drishti
Naasaa Agra |
Aasana Kauguna Pavana Samaahita Hoyi || 67||
YOGAASANA MAALAA SACITRA,VERSE 102

TRANSLATION & TECHNIQUE
- Sit in a squatting position
- Hold the knees close to the chest
- Cross the arms and hold the knees
- Place the chin on the knees
- Fix the gaze at the tip of the nose
- Be in this posture for 30 seconds
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
5. PRAKRITHI KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
One should suck in air quickly with a lound sound of the bija mantra “VA” and retain the breath. this is called Prakrithi Kumbhaka.
Vaanvithena-Aashugam Karshan
Kurvanthoochcha’tharam Svanam |
Dhaarayeth Cheth Udhaanasya
Prakruthih Kumbhakas-Smruthaha || 70 ||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 70
TECHNIQUE
- As you chant the bija mantra “VA” loudly, suck in the air
- After you are full, hold the breath as long as you can
- Then slowly exhale normally through the nose
- Do this 21 times
- P.S: If you have Hypertension, Hernia or if you are Pregnant do not hold the breath
6. NAAGA KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
One should fill the air slowly into the throat like swalowing a morsel of rice and should retain it for maximum possible time, with firm application of Jalandhara Bandha (explained below) and then should exhale it from the throat. This is Naga Kumbhaka explained by Shiva. By this practice one is able to win over hunger and thirst.
Odhana-Graasavath-Vaayum
Kantena-Aapoorayeth Shanaihi |
Tham Rodhayeth Yathaa-Kaalam
Badhvaa Jaalandharam Dhrudam ||77||
Kantena Rechanam Kuryaath
Naaga Kumbhaha Shivodithaha |
Kshudhaam Jayeth Pipaasaam Cha
Phalamasya Sameeritham || 78 ||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 77-78
TECHNIQUE
- Swallow the air little by little as if eating rice morsel by morsel
- One you are full, immediately contract the throat with Jalandhara Bandha
- Place the chin on the chest and lock the throat
- Hold the breath in this posture as long as possible, judiciously
- Then release the lock, and exhale slowly from the throat
- Do this 21 times
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMB HAKAS
7. KOORMA KUMB HAKA
TRANSLATION
Having stopped the blinking of eyes, (the kumbhka that happens) when the eye balls and body are perfectly steady without any movements, like a log of wood, is called Kurma Kumbhaka.
Nimeelon'meelane Thyakthvaa
Peete Kaashtam Iva Sthithihi |
Nethrayoshcha Shareerasya
Koormakumbhas-Sa Uchyathe ||79||
KUMB HAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 79
TECHNIQUE
- Continue to be seated in the same posture
- Fix your sight at one point and stare continuously
- Do not blink your eyes
- Put your awareness on the nose (This creates certain awareness and cleanses parts inside your brain.Naturally your breath intake and exhalation level will come down and the Kumbhaka – holding of the breath will happen.)
- When you can't hold the breath anymore, relax
- Do this 21 times
CURE FOR AUTISM
1. MAKARA ASANA
Adhyaasyash-Shethe Hrudayam Nidhaaya Bhoumau Cha Paadau
Cha Prasaaryamaanau |
Shirashcha Dhruthvaa Kara-Dhanda-Yugme Dehaagnikaaram
Makaraasanam Thath ||2.39||
GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE: 39

TRANSLATION & TECHNIQUE
Having held the head with the two arms, one lies down on the ground facing downwards, chest touching the ground, two legs spread apart. This posture is called the Makarasana – the Crocodile posture – the increaser of bodily heat.
- Lie on the ground facing downwards with the chest resting on the ground
- Spread the legs as wide apart as possible with toes pointing out in opposite directions
- Wrap the arms around the head
- Settle in this posture 30 seconds
RETAIN THE POSTURE & PERFORM THE FOLLOWING KUMBHAKAS
2. ANTAH KUMBHAKA
TRANSLATION
Without any mental distractions or in other words being completely unclutched the Yogi should hold the breath in the Sushumna – the path of Kundalini along the spine. This is called the Antah Kumbhaka as explained by Lord Shiva.
Sushumnaanthargatham Thasyaam
Nirvikalpena Chethasaa |
Dhaarayeth Maarutham Yogee
So’nthah-Kumbhash-Shivodhithaha ||28||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 79
TECHNIQUE
- Close your eyes. Unclutch
- Inhale and hold the breath inside
- Be in the unclutched state
- Exhale slowly and open your eyes and relax
- Breath two or three times normally
- Do this 21 times
3. BAHIH KUMBHKA
TRANSLATION
A Yogi should retain the breath outside after exhaling slowly. This is called Bahir Kumbhaka.
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum
Baahyaakaashe Kramena Yath |
Dhaarayeth Prayatho Yogee
Bahih-Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 31
TECHNIQUE
- Exhale slowly and completely
- Retain the breath as long as possible outside without any visualization
- When you can't hold anymore, relax and inhale slowly
- Do this 21 times
CURE FOR AUTISM
4. MANDUKASANA
Prushtam Sampeedya
Gulphaabhyaam Jaanvange
Savalayaakruthihi |
Hasthau Paadhathale Kshipthau
Mandookam Paadhadhoshaahruth
||3.55||
HATHA RATNAAVALEE, UPADESHA 3, VERSE 55

TRANSLATION & TECHNIQUE
The Mandukasana which relieves off all troubles of legs is being seated on the ground with legs folded backwards, buttocks resting on the heels and knees spread apart, toes touching each other and hands placed under the respective knees
- Sit on the floor with legs folded backwards, buttocks placed on the heels, toes touching each other
- Spread the knees apart
- Place the hands under the respective knees
- Close your eyes and stay in this posture for 30 seconds

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