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How to Read Nādi Vigyān Ayurveda Deep Pulse
Taking the surface pulse to a deeper level. In this video, we dive into the deep pulse so we can understand the qualities of each dosha to experience the inner intelligence of our physiology.
We explore the snake-like quality of Vata, the froggy qualities of Pitta, and the swan-like qualities of Kapha. Consider doing this a few times throughout the day, specifically before and after meals or before/ after an activity.
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Where did you feel the qualities of a Dosha?
Did it change throughout the day?
Vigyan is Knowledge and we utilize this practice to asses the level of imbalance and balance in human physiology reading the 3 inner intelligences, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Imbalances can transform into dis-ease and disease. Nadi Vigyan is a tool to prevent the onset of illness. The 4 levels of the Pulse are surface, sub, deep, and Dhatu levels.
How to Locate and Feel the Pulse
Locate the reference point- just below the palm, there is a raised bony prominence.
Underneath this bony prominence is the location of the pulse in the radial artery.
For Ladies: Place the left wrist on the palm of your right hand
For Men: Place the right wrist on the palm of your left hand
Bend the fingers so that the three fingertips rest easily on the pulse. The forefinger is placed below the reference points, followed by the middle finger.
Hold the 3 fingers at an angle almost perpendicular to the wrist in order to feel most clearly with the tips of the fingers.
The pressure of the fingers should be light, but sufficient to feel the pulse clearly. Be aware of the impulses felt by each of the three fingertips.
Applying pressure with the index, middle, and ring fingers is an important habit to maintain. Even if very little activity is felt, it is still considered reading and it is possible to get information from this.
*Note: We do not necessarily need to feel the pulsation or flow of the blood to get a full reading.
"Innocence is key for successful practice." - Sultan Sala, M.A Ayurveda
Times to Read Your Pulse
During the day, the pulse can be felt:
On awakening, before sitting up or getting out of bed
At least 2 or 3 times while attending to personal hygiene, i.e elimination, brushing your teeth, bathing
In the morning and evening, before and after Yoga, pranayama, or TM
When feeling hungry or not hungry
Before and after breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Before and after commuting to work
When convenient, during any activity of the day
Before going to bed
"What we feel in the pulse is the collective pulsation of the whole body, all the organs and organ systems, as well as the influence from the near and far environment." - Sultan Sala, M.A Ayurveda MIU
During specific circumstances, the pulse can be felt:
When one is feeling energetic or tired, under pressure, waiting, or in a hurry
During various activities such as physical or mental work, studies, errands, cooking, caring for family members
While experiencing different emotions such as happiness, enthusiasm, love, compassion, irritation, fulfillment, disappointment, sadness, boredom, fear, etc
During leisure-time activities
During exposure to different weather conditions
Qualities of the Pulse:
lightness/heaviness
warmth / cool
stability/change
sharpness/ softness
The artery pulsating at the base of the thumb indicates life. Happiness, misery, including balanced and imbalanced states of the physiology, should be known from its movements." - Sharngadhar Samhita, Purv Khand, 3.1
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As always, please consult a physician before beginning any physical activity.
References:
Sultan Sala, Videos 1.1a: The Three Doshas; Locations of the Doshas; https://mum.instructure.com/courses/1063/pages/videos-1-dot-1a-the-three-doshas?module_item_id=85459
Video 1.2a Maharishi speaks on Pulse Diagnosis (4:07), https://mum.instructure.com/courses/1063/pages/video-1-dot-2a-maharishi-speaks-on-pulse-diagnosis-4-07?module_item_id=85455
Maharishi Ayurveda: Benefits of Self-Pulse Reading (2:35), https://mum.instructure.com/courses/1063/pages/videos-1-dot-2b-how-to-feel-the-pulse?module_item_id=85456
