Pranayama, a form of Yoga breathing
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Pranayama is not a simple breathing exercise yet it is a scientific breathing process where control over prana is achieved. Pranayama is the connecting link between physical (asanas) and mental (meditation) yogic practices.
Pranayama Meaning
Pranayama is a Sanskrit word which consists of prana and ayama. Prana means self-energizing life forces and ayama means extension. Pranayama may be defined as the expansion and control of prana through various yogic techniques. In a simple way, we can say that pranayama is a combination of systematic exhalation and inhalation.