The Science Of Yogic Breathing | Sundar Balasubramanian | TEDxCharleston
Rather than examining what takes your breath away, Sundar Balasubramanian, a radiation oncology researcher studies what breath gives you. A deep breath relaxes, and he explains it creates significant beneficial changes in physiologically relevant biomarkers. From his translation and application of one of the more than 3,000 poems in the ancient script Thirumanthiram, Dr. Balasubramanian, has made an important discovery for public health and offers a simple 1-2-3 exercise for well-being.
Born in Tamil Nadu India, Sundar Balasubramanian studied yoga starting at a young age from his father and uncles. Graduating from Gurukula, he majored in chemistry, and yoga, meditation, prayer and group singing also part of the curriculum. In 1999, Dr. Balasubramanian came to Charleston, SC for post-doctoral research. Except for three years working at Yale, Charleston has been home since. His work with other Medical University of South Carolina scientists includes a Yoga adjunct for various diseases. Based on Dr. Balasubramanian's interest in Tamil literature and Yoga, he collects ancient scripts. Applying the translation of one of Thirumoolar's writings to his yoga breathing practice launched the idea for his groundbreaking study of yoga stimulated salivary biochemicals and how they affect human health. His future goal is establish to conduct research on mind-body exercise, from various cultures, to learn any social and therapeutic potential for integrative medicine..
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Become his fan when he said " mind can't travel on own , it uses a vehicle and that vehicle is breath " 🙏 deep 🔥
Yes. At 9:20
Those words are from Thirumoolar, Tamil scholar, one of the 18 siddhars
a metaphor, breath, like awareness, or a candle flame, seems so fragile, vulnerable to influences, our awareness is subject to change, being agitated, reacting to or against others, like a candle being exposed to a breeze, or being blown out, but fire doesn't die when a candle is extinguished, fire lives & can light or re-light as many candles as there are birthday cakes, & so our breath & balance of awareness can also be re-aligned & restored to balance with a little regular attention.
It is no coincidence that the 8 pillars of yoga (ashtang yoga) as described by Patanjali go in this sequence. Yama --Moral Values Niyama --Discipline Asana --Yogic exercise(what is not mostly considered yoga) Pranayama --Breath Control Pratyahara --Control of the mind and the senses Dharana -- Concentration Dhyana --Deep Meditation Samadhi --Union with the object of meditation
Thankyou for bringing us this information! :)
Thanks for taking the time to share💐👏
NOTED DOWN THE CONTENTS THANKS
Thanks a lot. Ram Ram
Wow, I did not know, It was laid out in that way. I only knew Yoga is stretching Pranayam is breathing Dhyana is mediation Also There are chakras, Nadi, mudras.
Am 24yr old...I use to practice yoga daily from age 13yr .... every breath is yoga 🧘♂️....feeling purposeful life 😇 from tamil nadu
Lucky you got the way of wisdom at a very early age.
@@yashasvidalvi6112Exactly
what's your daily duration of Nadi shoodan...you must be advanced practioner...also what's ratio of in Hale exhale and retain
He's my uncle 😇
he is my brother in law
Lucky you!
Hahahhahaa
LOVE this guy!!!
You are lucky do you practice yoga
Indian spirituality is amazing, the more we explore into it the better we become
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Fascinating! The only reason why this hasn’t become well used in the so called western world is because it can’t be branded and sold
True. Breath control gives Mind control. Mind when controlled the senses are controlled. When senses are controlled one can dive deep into meditation to reach the static state. In this state the Cosmic energy flows in the human body and the healing takes place. This leads to opening up of our chakras in our subtle body and the third eye opens which gives more perception and understanding. One can enter the Samadhi state. The raise of Kundalini energy occurs with purity. This leads to Self Realization. When Self is realized God is Realized. God is the Truth. Good Video.
+Narendra Sajja Very true! And most interestingly, the Eye bears a huge significance throughout history -- and through my personal knowledge of the bible, this shines true for myself. 'So Jacob called the place Peniel (*face of God*), saying, "It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared." ' Jesus was a metaphor for the Pineal Gland, for the penitent thief and the impenitent thief that hung alongside him on their crosses symbolized the *good eye, and the bad eye*. He was between them, hence him being the Pineal. The pineal gland -- your third eye -- is your window to God, and the truth. So true, and so very awesome.
+Narendra Sajja Good comment
+OWG ,llkk
Narendra Sajja
Narendra Sajja Well said sir
“My goal is to create a bridge with that ancient wisdom” Thank you for your efforts and knowledge sharing, such a gift to all!
yess..what we all want
Helena Blavaski and Theosophist in 1890's were doing this too
Greetings from Sri Lanka!!! For known history Indians had been truth seekers. That is how we Sri Lankans are proud say we are Buddhists! Thank you for your awesome research! Please teach us your Yoga methods.
sri lanka is not a separate country. we india and srilanka have been divided by briteesh as part of their Divide-&rule policy. srilanka-india-nepal-bhutan and many other small countries surrounding india are nothing but part of "akhand bharath".When sri lanka plays cricket with any other country, we "most"indians support n cheer sri laNka .
Brave Heart u hav less knowledge about ancient history.there were hundreds' free country in india.definetly banglades pakistan were india but also myanmar was part of india.But nepal was only one country without colonial country and was free country.if u believe in Hindu vedic Book it also says the nepal is different country.
Upali Kaluarachchi i have nothing against srilanka nor I like srilanka and i want to request you to please send some more hot women into bollywood just like jaquiline fernandez . We beg you .. please jaq is a fresh breath of air for Indians fed up with Bollywood actress for decades.
@@tester24243 - talk about lowering the tone ! this is a conversation on higher things, but there is always one willing to prove that civilisations veneer is very thin. Today, it is you but maybe tomorrow it will be me, but please, go now and take a cold shower !
Sundar, being the same native, I am very proud you did this. You have made a big contribution to the world. Thank you.
தமிழை, தமிழன் கலையை, தமிழ் நாட்டை, திருமூலரின் திருமந்திரத்தை உலகத்திற்கு பறை சாற்றிய பச்சைத் தமிழன்! தயவுசெய்து பாருங்கள்.. பகிருங்கள்... பறைசாற்றுங்கள்! வாழ்த்துக்கள் திரு.சுந்தர் பாலசுப்ரமணியம் அவர்களே.. தமிழர்கள் நாங்கள் உங்களால் பெருமை படுகிறோம்!
Good Point.....damn good point!!!
We'll I'll have to second that! 😂
time evolves translate?
time evolves
Omg this is so meaningful.
Originality. tradition, research... all put together in this humble wise man's speech. Sincere Namaskar!
I am in love with Yoga!!! ......everything about it is so amazing and wonderful!
your a vegan too , bitch you going down the wrong path , cow milk is sacred you will learn
Vegans are superior
It means you are cool and gentle person.💞⚘
Wow...My Tamil Brother...I'm so proud of you, sharing your intelligence ( what a brilliant mind) and your advise to the world. I always wondered what it would be like if the whole world practiced YOGA for 1 week. Mankind as we know it would be changed for ever and for the better! in a matter of just a few years...because people will be addicted to life, not just their own, but all life forms( so amazingly beautiful) if only! The challenge is .. how to get people to understand themselves and their 'drunken scorpion bitten monkey minds'. Humanity unfortunately, is stuck on trivial things.. vanity, greed, fame, material items, EGO feeders. Kill your ego...see yourself as the tiny spec of dust within this universe.... eventually we all turn to dust...we are formless and colourless without our bodies....we are invisible. Yoga is a science teaching us how to care for this human body or housing for our soul. Its not in any way trying to change or convert the world. It should not be looked as, belonging or originating from a specific race, religion or geographic region, it should spread throughout the world...much like how diseases or hatred spreads, but will work in opposite creating harmony, wellness and love. We would prosper as an evolved human species with mindfulness & consciousness. I wish this upon all human beings...because we are the chosen ones...but majority of us don't see this fact. Blessings & Love to All.
Why are you (actually all Tamilians) so fanatical and parochial about Tamil Tamil Tamil. That's quite Laughable. You could have been from somewhere in Himalayas in your past birth (or be that in next one, or Tibet or even Somalia !). If yoga has touched you, please realise that Yoga also teaches that whole world is the same family and being parochial is severe "ignorance" or "Avidya" as the yogis say. Even sage Agastya was from Himalayas. No ?
I'm 5th generation African, my forefathers were the ones sold on the dreams of better life, only to become slaves cutting sugar cane in a foreign land. Im still proud of my Tamil heritage and I have every right to be happy to see a person of same heritage share a message of love, a path of Hope and a better life to others. If all you saw in this message is the word 'Tamil'.....then you seriously need to address your insecurities within yourself. He, nor I are claiming that Tamils invented yoga. We respect anyone of any culture or race that can bring some good to humanity. Share Love and respect to all without being afraid that you are going to be lesser than anyone ... ignorance always leads to hate. God Bless you
வெளிநாட்டில் பேசினாலும் தன் பரம்பரிய உடையை அணிந்து பேசுனீர்களே மிக சிறப்பு ஐயா
what a wonder? I am speechless by hearing the words of this great man. hats off to you dear.
What a great talk! I love the speaker's energy and sense of humour and lightness. The power of the breath is so strong and really so simple.. yet most people (particularly in the West) are completely unfamiliar with pranayama and all of its amazing benefits!
EVERYBODY LISTEN, THIS THIRUMOOLAR WAS NO ORDINARY MAN.HE WAS A MYSTIC OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD. He is a gem in spirituality. The only one who was Both a Siddha and a nayanmaar, his Thirumandiram is a scientific treatise on yoga.. Vitally relevant to modern times, he has explained this esoteric timeless science in a most scientific way, in a way even the most intelligent scientist would envy..
Sir Please tell something more.
@@sanjeevkaplish1517 follow the sidha not the messenger
@@isaiahsea3248 What is siddha?
@@human1505 google
@@human1505 A sittar is an accomplished Yogi master - highest order of Gurus along the Rishis. They are servants of God and humanity.
மிக அருமையான உச்சரிப்பு. தமிழ், தமிழகம் பற்றி பெருமையாக எடுத்து வைப்பது பாராட்டத்தக்கது. வேட்டி அணிந்து வந்தது பாராட்டத்தக்கது
Good.hats of as a tamilian
Wow - this gentleman has a true and clear understsnding of how to connect to our innerself through meditation. I salute u. His back ground through education made the science real tieing it in with breathing stimulation. Its amazing to have such clarity of inner healing and control. great vid my friend.
Well said
True
That traditional outfit, the wisdom, knowledge and humbleness combined. Proud that we have such people in this World. India producing such gems is not something surprising. 💯🇮🇳♥️
Proud of you, Sundar sir. Loved your smile and the spotlessly clearn dothi. You are a gem!
Excellent Dr.Sundar Balasubramanian. Delighted to see a Tamilian from a small hamlet of Thanjavur district is explaining Tirumular's breathing technique clearly and convincingly. Hats off to you for your efforts, wisdom and excellent presentation.
Absolutely wonderful. Very proud that am a Tamilian . Very proud to see this man so knowledgeable yet so humble. Vanakam .
Really love this, and now I’m going to read his books and watch more of his videos. I also have a background in research and science, and I am a long-time practitioner of yoga, and I’ve always wondered: what is the “voodoo” to this “magic”? The results are incontrovertible yet difficult to quantify. I love that he’s looking at it from an analytical, scientific perspective.
Hi
How r u
VERY interesting and thank you for making yourself a bridge between your ancient practices and this modern world.
You made Tamizh proud,excellent talk 🙏🏻
Sundar how wonderful!!! We took the yoga for cancer and cardiac health together at yogaville many years ago and i remember you vividly. What amazing healing properties you have found for pranayama. Way to go!! All the best to you. Holley
We need. more scientist like. him to teach us. the. Ancient knowledge namaskaram
India is most underrated country
Farzi Banda ...that is done intentionally by the ruling classes... in order to suppress knowledge
And credit goes to western countries
I personally have always been fascinated and impressed, but then again I grew up listening to the Beatles :-)
By Indians
Once a land of seekers
Very well presented. Looks convincing. I will try. மிக்க நன்றி.
I want to hear more from this brilliant guy!!
Excellent, I was amazed with the benefits of yogic breathing. Hope this message will be circulated to all the human being and all of them will get benefits practicing it.
Thank you Dr. Bala for an excellent insight into the yogic breathing. we have heard all along the phrase "calm down and take a deep breath" when in stress or pain or indecisive or confused or what ever... It used to help. This practice was probably an abridged version of breathing technique that we followed blindly. The breathing yoga that the speaker talked about was well explained scientifically and gives an understanding of the reason / mechanism why it works. I am going to make it a point to practice it. There is a wealth of information available from the eastern civilization and hopefully the entire world can benefit and live healthy.
One of the best TEDx talks - Practical and useful to all, when compared to other theoretical long lectures.
How did it benefit u?
We are proud of our Indian brother ,keep going
From Sri lanka; We are proud of you Doctor.
It is proud for all of us seeing you in TEDx and saying Vanakkam (Tamil), wearing traditional dhoti and talking about Thirumoolar and Thirumanthiram. All the best for all your research work. Thank you very much
Precious man, really enjoyed that! Thanks Sundar :)
சிறப்பு தமிழா..🎉🎉🎉🎉 Good Explanation through our Thirumular way.. 3000 century before lived the man..❤❤
Well Done. Great presentation. I really appreciate you sharing this knowledge with us.
Wow.. I am a tamilan. I do have tried regulating breathing (in my own way) and found increasing saliva secretion. But I didn't imagine it might have been elaborated in tamil literature. Thank you.
This is the best TEDX content I have watched. Thank you.
Thank you so much and am really proud of you!
Love the video . Hope for some more , Sir , in near future .
Great presentation! Proud of you..Taking our powerful yogic culture across nation..
Tamils Are So Gifted Thank You❤❤❤❤ So Greatful For You Sharing Our Ancient Wisdom Pranams❤❤❤
Completely fascinating, joyful and practical talk . Congratulations !
He has a very genuine & pure smile.
Now I know why I've seen videos/pics of Monks, breathing & or doing Yoga for centuries. I never really understood except maybe them enjoying the quietness. It was/is more or less them healing themselves or making their bodies stronger.💡 moment 👀
it's pretty cool that this work and that of Wim Hof & those that have studied him both show the massive benefits from simply mindfully breathing in & out, basically...
looks so genuine...
He is amazing!!
I watched it now and content was very useful to all. request you to have such workshop here in India or Tamil Nadu, or at our college , whenever you visit hometown. This will spread the awareness about their breathing and wellness. you did a wonderful job and you are rocking too
When you control your breathing, you control your life. It's no secret that anxiety and anger, which can have devastating and often tragic consequences, can be greatly reduced by breathing techniques.
தமிழன்டா __/ \__.திருமூலர் __/ \__.Great . Proud to be a thamizhan.
6:25 that smile is yogic ❤
Proud to be Tamilian....
Really amazing and wonderful job to bring thirumoolar pranayamam and its benefits
Thanks for bringing this information to the people.
Michele McKee hi
What information? What people?
Ef Ts People interested in breathing to their maximum capacity.
you didn t understand my irony
Can i meet u
Thank you ever since I had heard you years back have been following this technique by which my health has improved to large extent. Love you
Thank you Sir for sharing such a valuable information
proud moment when i heard the vanakkam..
Jba065 what is the vanakam...
Equivalent of Namaste in our Tamil language
the flugginhalymlin.
Subtitles said when I come
மிக்க நன்றி...
திருமந்திரம்.....வளர்த்தவை பல... தமிழ் , அறிவியல், ஞானம்,பக்தி....Thank you for sharing and spreading the knowledge to the world. 🙏
proud of you brother..
🙏🙏🙏India was the Vishwa Guru!!! By Bhagwat Kripa, this Generation will again undoubtedly and solidly make India the Vishwa Guru once again. Nice Work Sundarji!!!🙏🙏
You Rock...Hats off to you. Keep up the good work.
Thank you 🙏 for Good message to control mind
திருமூலருக்கு பெருமை சேர்த்த திரு.சுந்தர் பாலசுப்ரமணியன் அவர்களுக்கு என்னுடைய இதயம் கனிந்த நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள். My heartfelt thanks to Mr.Sundar Balasubramanian for greatly appreciating Thirumoolar.
How realistic life exuberant when we attached pranayama that is yogic breathing exercises, Simple truth lead us to profouhind transformation in our totality of existence, Many Many thanks,
Great work and contribution
Thanks for the good talk.❤
I absolutely loved this! 🙏🏼💙
Super speech sir Proud of u sir
Hello from chennai.. You are much respected
பாராட்டுகள்
Thank you very much for this great knowledge.
Amazing and beautiful that such an ancient eastern practice is coming to save the day on the modern west’s mental health epidemic.
Initially I thought it is going to bore .. but your presentation made me to watch full video .. Deep knowledge
Tibetan Tsa Lung meditation, Korean Bulmudo, Indian Yogic techniques (perhaps the source of this wisdom)....More recent manifestations such as Wim Hof Impact therapy all indicate the efficacy of these breathing techniques, which have spread and achieved growth in adherents WITHOUT the need for double blind testing. I'm all for scientific testing to verify medical claims but the measuring of physical factors will never measure, or for that matter prove the spiritual aspects of such techniques. I would say a level of faith and an honest exploration is what is necessary on an individual level.
Thank You 🙏🏾
Greetings from Tamil From Sri Lanka
Thank you, excellent 🙏
Thank you for re affirming the path of ENLIGHTENMENT BEGINS & ENDS WITH ONE BREATH! 🌟🙏🙏🙏🌟🌟🌟😀
Awesome. Thank you so much for this wonderful awakening 🙏 Stay blessed 💥
First of all I like the way you dressed it shows our culture, proud of you brother... Yes like you said..this is a small portion of our vedic wisdom...but unfortunately we are forced to study physical phenomena around us we just forget to maintain our inner well-being...This is why Bharat is so special around the world...!!! Thanks for your valuable information👌👌👌
वस्त्रेण वपुषा वाचा विद्यया विनयेन च । वकारैः पञ्चभिर्हीनः नरो नायाति गौरवम् ॥ Transliteration: vastreṇa vapuṣā vācā vidyayā vinayena ca । vakāraiḥ pañcabhirhīnaḥ naro nāyāti gauravam ॥ Meaning of the subhAShita: A person without all these 5 'va' kaaraa-s (words starting with 'va') does not attain respect: clothes, appearance, speech, knowledge and humility. Commentary: For a person to attain respect, there are a few basic requirements. All the five requirements quoted here start with the Sanskrit alphabet 'va'. 1. vastra (clothes). For humans, being robed in society is necessary. It doesn't have to be extravagant and expensive, just decent and appropriate. 2. vapuṣā (appearance). This is not just referring to physical beauty, but more the presentability of a person, in reference to inner beauty and cleanliness. 3. vācā (speech). One's speech should be pleasant, appealing and harmless. 4. vidyaa (knowledge, education). This is very important for a person to have in order to possess the above three 'va'kāra-s. Education gives one awareness of the world (and himself). It is also the one surefire way to attain liberation (mukti). 5. vinaya (humility). This is the most important adornment to any human being. Whether he is rich or poor, young or old - humility is the one adornment he can carry with him at all times. A person who has all the above 5 qualities automatically attains respect wherever he goes. pada vigrahaH: वस्त्रेण वपुषा वाचा विद्यया विनयेन च । vastreṇa vapuṣā vācā vidyayā vinayena ca । वकारैः पञ्चभिः हीनः नरः न आयाति गौरवम् ॥ vakāraiḥ pañcabhiḥ hīnaḥ naraḥ na āyāti gauravam ॥ Alternate Transliteration: vastreNa vapuShaa vaachaa vidyayaa vinayena cha । vakaaraiH pa~nchabhirhInaH naro naayaati gauravam ॥ vastreNa vapuShaa vaachaa vidyayaa vinayena cha । vakaaraiH pa~nchabhiH hInaH naraH na aayaati gauravam ॥
Extremely Excellent Talk about Yogic Breathing 👌👌👌👍👍💐💐
Excellent speech and explanation..proud of your educative and informative talk...Nantri Vanakkam
thanks for the talk!
He is an inspiration. wow
Dear Sundar. Thank you for all your hard work and this excellent speech. I ordered two of your books from Amazon just now. I am a regular practitioner of Shambhavi, which I learned from Sadhguru. Blessings. 🙏🏽
Sir can u tell his book names
I am fascinated by the act of breathing because it can be a bridge to connect the body and the mind in both directions.
Yoga is life...I'm ypga instructor my best moment during my yoga class is pranayama. 🙏 Namaste
Amazing natural living techniques and methods are hidden inside ancient Tamil literature. Thank you for bringing that to light and to the world. I believe there would be so much in other ancient cultures and civilizations as well. They all should be brought to the world in a more common language like English.
Beautiful explanation 🙏
Very impressive talk on yogic breathing
Awesome.. Thank you.
Fantastic..I would like to read your books on this...
Best explanation,great findings