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Tweet Thread: The Science Behind Yogic Breathing and Nitric Oxide

1/ Today in my Neuroscience with Yoga class, I learned something fascinating! 

Ancient yogis understood something modern science is just catching up to—how breathing and sound vibrations naturally enhance health.

2/ Dr. Louis Ignarro, a Nobel Laureate, discovered that Nitric Oxide (NO) is a powerful molecule that relaxes blood vessels, improves brain function, strengthens immunity, and reduces inflammation.

3/ What’s even more fascinating? Certain yogic practices like Bhramari Pranayama (humming breath), Om chanting, and deep breathing techniques naturally increase NO levels in the body.

4/ How does this happen?

-The paranasal sinuses produce NO, and humming increases its release by 15 times compared to regular breathing.
-This enhanced circulation benefits the lungs, heart, immune system, and brain in multiple ways.

5/ Key Benefits of Increased NO Through Bhramari and Yogic Practices:

Lung Health & Breathing:

-NO dilates airways (bronchodilation), making breathing easier and beneficial for asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions.
-Research shows slow, deep yogic breathing and pranayama increase oxygen uptake and lung efficiency.

6/ Blood Circulation & Heart Health:

-NO relaxes and widens blood vessels, improving circulation and reducing blood pressure.
-Regular Om chanting and meditation stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to better heart health and stress reduction.

7/ Immunity & Inflammation:

-NO has antibacterial and antiviral properties, helping to fight infections naturally.
-Increased NO through yogic breathwork reduces chronic inflammation, a major cause of diabetes, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders.

8/ Brain Function & Mental Well-Being:

-NO enhances neurotransmission, improving memory, focus, and cognitive function.
-Studies on Om chanting and meditation show reduced anxiety, depression, and stress, linked to higher NO production.
-NO also activates the vagus nerve, improving sleep quality and relaxation.

9/ Tissue Healing & Cellular Repair:

-NO speeds up tissue repair and regeneration, aiding in injury recovery and wound healing.
-Deep breathing and humming boost oxygen and NO delivery to tissues, accelerating the healing process.

10/ Yogic techniques that boost NO naturally:

-Bhramari Pranayama (Humming Breath)
-Om Chanting and Mantra Meditation
-Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath)
-Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

11/ Modern science is now proving what yogis have known for centuries. Simple breathing and sound vibrations have a profound impact on health and well-being.

12/ The next time you hum or chant Om, remember—you’re not just meditating, you’re naturally enhancing your body’s ability to heal, relax, and perform at its best.

13/ If this intrigued you, share it with someone who would love to learn about the connection between breath, sound, and health!

🧵 A successful model is ready. Is Bharat watching?

From ₹45,000 turnover to ₹17.7 CR.

From cheated small farmers to proud entrepreneurs.

This is the Rise of Velliangiri Uzhavan Producer Company Ltd. @VelliangiriFPO - a living example of how India can save its farmers and prosper its Annadatas.👇

1. From Dream to Revolution:

In May 2013, 500 farmers in Thondamuthur block (Coimbatore, TN) united.

With support from Isha and @AgriGoI’s SFAC, they formed Velliangiri Uzhavan Producer Company Ltd., an FPO with a mission to restore dignity and prosperity to farming.

2. 💰 Growth Beyond Imagination:

2013 turnover: ₹45,000
2020: ₹12 CR
2021-22: ₹17.7 CR
That’s 2,600x growth in 7 years!
A 26% YoY increase & 165% jump in earnings per share.
All while staying 100% farmer-owned.

3. 💪 Powered by Small Farmers & Women:

Today, 1,063 farmers are part of this revolution.
-70% are small & marginal
-38% are women
-5,859 acres under cultivation
-19 active farmer clusters

Led by farmer-chairman Kumar who dreams of ₹50 CR turnover

4. 🌾 Real Farm Output (2021-22):

-5,621 tons of coconut
-7,066 tons of coconut shell
-252 tons of vegetables
-2.7 tons of coconut oil
-5 tons of assorted vegetables exported

Yes, farmers from a TN village are exporting globally

5. 🚜 Stories That Speak Volumes:

🔸 Velusamy (Narasipuram):
"FPO handles everything—harvest to sale. Money lands in my account!"
🔸 Vellaiyammal (Semmedu):
“No more cheating by traders. We get our due.”
🔸 Vasantha Lakshmi’s Women Group:
"Rs. 30,000/month from millet products. We are proud women entrepreneurs."
🔸 Shanmugam (Arecanut Farmer):
"One call, FPO sells my produce with better profit."
🔸 Nalini (Pooluvapatti):
"Was about to quit farming. Now I want my children to continue!"

6. 🔧 End-to-End Farmer Support:

-Harvesting & transparent marketing
-Subsidised input supply
-Free drip irrigation setup
-Agri-consultancy
-Value addition (e.g. coconut oil)
-Transport services
-Bank loan linkage
-Training & exposure visits

All under one roof. Farmer-first. Middlemen eliminated.

7. 🏆 Awards & Recognition:

🥇 2020: "Best FPO" – Outlook Agriculture Conclave

🏆 2021: "Best FPO" – TN Govt

🎖️ 2021: ICAR-NAARM's Best Upcoming FPC

🇮🇳 2021: Republic Day Award for governance

🙏 Sadhguru: "A praiseworthy display of commitment to sustainable agriculture & food security."

8. 📚 Learning & Capacity Building:

TNAU offers related 6-month certificate courses in Tamil:
-Coconut Cultivation
-Organic Farming
-Mushroom Production
-Irrigation Mgmt
-Medicinal Plants
And more.

Just ₹2,500. Anyone over 18 can enroll.

9. 🌿 Vision for Natural Farming:

40–50 farmers convert each year to natural methods.

Goal: 100% natural farming across the FPO.

Equal prices for all, big or small farms. Collective strength, collective success.

10. 🔑 Why It Works:

✅ Transparent pricing
✅ No commission, no cuts
✅ Direct bank transfers
✅ Women-led enterprises
✅ Sustainable practices
✅ All support under one roof
✅ Pride restored to farming
This is Bharat's model of rural empowerment.

11. 🌾 Takeaway:

"Velliangiri Uzhavan turned a heartbreaking profession into a heartwarming, sustainable, and profitable one."

Isn’t it time we replicated this model across Bharat?

Let’s rise with our Annadatas. 
Jai Kisan. 🙏🇮🇳