Which breathing-related technique is listed under svasa general treatment?

• A. Sitopaladi formula
• B. Vyana Mudra
• C. Kapha Asana
• D. Bhastrika, Kapala Bhati, Anuloma Viloma

Answer: (D)

In svāsa general treatment the emphasis is on breathing-centered practices to improve respiratory function and ease breathing difficulties. The breathing techniques listed—Bhastrika (bellows breath), Kapala Bhati (skull-sh shining breath), and Anuloma Viloma (alternate-nostril breathing)—are classic pranayama methods designed to enhance oxygenation, clear the airways, and balance the autonomic nervous system. Bhastrika rapidly inflates and deflates the lungs, boosting airflow and circulation. Kapala Bhati uses forceful exhalations to cleanse the airways and invigorate the digestive and respiratory systems. Anuloma Viloma promotes even breathing and improves ventilation distribution between the lungs, helping reduce breathlessness and nasal resistance. Together, these breathing techniques align with svāsa treatment goals far better than herbal decoctions or non-breathing practices listed in the other options. Sitopaladi formula is a herbal remedy, Vyana Mudra is a hand gesture, and Kapha Asana is a yoga posture—not breathing techniques, so they don’t fit as the svāsa breathing set.