As per Yoga and Samkhya there are five upavayu, or subordinate airs, in the human body. Vayu means air. The five upavayus are naga, korma, krikara or krukala, davadatta and dhananjaya. They are located in bones, skin, face, throat etc. The functions of Upavayu are mentioned in Trishikha Brahmana Upanishad (86-87); Yoga Yajnavalkya (Chapter IV 64-72) and in Vedantasara. Greatness Of Hinduism - Hampi Functions of Upavayu Naga Vayu – responsible for vomiting, spitting and emitting. Korma Vayu – Winking, opening and closure of the eyelids. Krikara or Krukala Vayu – responsible for sneezing. Devadatta – responsible for yawning and sleep. Dhananjaya – keeps tissues, skin and body parts in good condition and good appearance. This Vayu keeps the face fresh for a while, even after one’s demise. Concept of Prana or Vital Air in Hinduism As per Hindu scriptures, the life activity of a human being us derived from prana (vital air). The functions of a living organism de