The five vayus
Vayus are the control energies that regulate the functions of the physical body. According to the doctrine of Kundalini yoga, the physical body alone can do nothing. The vayus are interpreted as subtle energies which control all physical and many spiritual functions. They can also be simply described as physiological control functions, as a summary of a whole series of physiological processes. There are five different types of vayus that you will learn in this yoga vacation.
Prana Vayu is the energy behind the breathing system. It controls the function of the lungs and the breathing muscles, and has its seat in the chest. It is also the energy behind the survival instinct. Apana Vayu is the energy behind the excretory system, sexuality, menstruation, and childbirth. It controls the rectum, anus, kidneys, bladder, and genital organs, and has its seat in the pelvic area. It is also the energy behind creativity and conservation.
Samana Vayu is the energy behind digestion. It controls all digestive organs and has its seat in the belly. It is also the energy behind will power, self-awareness, and assertiveness. Vyana Vayu is the energy behind circulation and the movement system. It controls the heart, blood vessels, and muscle activity. Its seat is in the whole body. It is also the energy behind each movement.
Udana Vayu is the energy behind the communication systems. It controls language, nerves, brain, and hormones. It has its seat in the throat. It is also the energy behind sleeping, dreaming, and astral travel, and the power with which the soul leaves the physical body together with the astral and causal body at the moment of death. By means of various yoga techniques, the function of these vayus can be harmonized, improving people's health.
Daily schedule
Day 1
- 15:00 Check in time
- 18:00 - 19:30 Dinner
Days 2 to 4
- 06:30 - 08:00 Morning yoga and meditation session
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 12:00 - 13:30 Soup and salad
- 14:00 - 15:30 Afternoon yoga and meditation session
- 18:00 - 19:30 Dinner
Day 5
- 07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Check out time
- 12:00 - 13:30 Soup and salad
