| Keyword | Vyaana |
| Type | S. |
| Etymology/ Definition | कृत्स्नदेहचरो व्यानो रससंवहनोद्यत:। स्वेदासृक्स्रावणश्चापि पञ्चधा चेष्टयत्यपि। सु. नि.१ /१७ |
| Reference | C.Chi.28/9,A.H.Su.12/6,S.Ni.1/17 |
| Implied Meaning | It is one of the five types of Vaata Dosha . Vyaana is mainly located in the heart ( Prabhavasthaana ). It moves all over the body with great speed and it performs activities like walking , flexion , extension at various joints to bring about various functions and voluntary actions . |
| Elaboration | Sus ` hruta describes five types of movements of Vyaana Vaayu like prasaaran ` a ( expansion of body channels ), Aakunchana ( constriction ), Vinamana ( downward movement ), Unnamana ( upwards movement ), Tiryaggamana ( movement in oblique direction , adduction ). Opening and closing of eyelids . Vyaana Vaayu helps to circulate nutrients all over the body to nourish various body parts . Another equally important function is circulation of Rasa from the heart to the whole body along the three channels and three directions . |
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