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..

[conscioustrader]

Become his fan when he said " mind can't travel on own, it uses a vehicle and that vehicle is breath " 🙏 deep 🔥

[SrikanthTamil]

வெளிநாட்டில் பேசினாலும் தன் பரம்பரிய உடையை அணிந்து பேசுனீர்களே மிக சிறப்பு ஐயா

[AayushAgarwalz]

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

[NarendraSajja]

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.

[sivaram]

Sundar, being the same native, I am very proud you did this. You have made a big contribution to the world. Thank you.

[sanmugapriya]

Am 24yr old...I use to practice yoga daily from age 13yr .... every breath is yoga 🧘‍♂️....feeling purposeful life 😇 from tamil nadu

[kp]

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!

[keonnagreen]

“My goal is to create a bridge with that ancient wisdom” Thank you for your efforts and knowledge sharing, such a gift to all!

[upalikaluarachchi]

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.

[NarayananMadhavan]

திருமூலருக்கு பெருமை சேர்த்த திரு.சுந்தர் பாலசுப்ரமணியன் அவர்களுக்கு என்னுடைய இதயம் கனிந்த நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள். My heartfelt thanks to Mr.Sundar Balasubramanian for greatly appreciating Thirumoolar.

[laxmisandy]

பல... தமிழ், அறிவியல், ஞானம், பக்தி....Thank you for sharing and spreading the knowledge to the world. 🙏

[worthwatching]

Indian spirituality is amazing, the more we explore into it the better we become

[ryananderson]

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

[offridevlogger]

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. 💯🇮🇳♥️

[sunilsatawlekar]

Originality. tradition, research... all put together in this humble wise man's speech. Sincere Namaskar!

[TheShivaspirit]

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.

[thamizhandanaan]

மிக அருமையான உச்சரிப்பு. தமிழ், தமிழகம் பற்றி பெருமையாக எடுத்து வைப்பது பாராட்டத்தக்கது. வேட்டி அணிந்து வந்தது பாராட்டத்தக்கது

[srinivasanrajagopalan]

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.

[malalibra]

சிறப்பு தமிழா..🎉🎉🎉🎉 Good Explanation through our Thirumular way.. 3000 century before lived the man..❤❤

[holleyryan]

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