Vyana Vayu
The circulatory subtype of Vata dosha present in the heart, governing cardiac activity, blood circulation, lymphatic flow, and reflex actions throughout the body.
Functions of Vyana Vayu
The main function of vyana vayu is to maintain cardiac activity, circulation, nutrition, and oxygenation of cell tissues and organ systems. Vyana vayu is present in the heart and maintains the circulation of arterial blood, venous blood, and lymphatic circulation. Vyana moves throughout the entire body in a circular pattern.
Vyana is a strong vayu, and all reflex actions, including the corneal reflex, are governed by its energy. It is responsible for the movement of the joints and skeletal muscles through the reflex arc. The reflex arc goes only to the spinal cord and not to the brain, and the spinal cord answers these reflexes.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter Three: The Doshas and Their Subtypes
Definition
Vyana vayu is the subtype of vata dosha primarily seated in the heart and circulating throughout the body. It governs pulsation, circulation of venous blood and lymph, cardiac activity, oxygenation of tissues, all reflex actions, and the movement of joints and skeletal muscles.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary
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