What Are They and How to Do Pranayama (Top 9 Pranayama)
Pranayama Means Controlling the Breath in Specific Ways. in This Article: What Is Pranayama Pranayama Means Controlling the Breath in Specific Ways. “Pran...
Pranayama means controlling the breath in specific ways.
In This Article:
What is Pranayama
Pranayama means controlling the breath in specific ways. “Pran means Life Energy or Vital Force and Ayama means the Way or Method”, in the Sanskrit Language. Pranayamas are formulated by ancient Sanatan yogis for cleansing and control over the life force.
With the alteration of life force through Pranayama, one can alter mood, change physical body nature, attains longevity, and can also attain mental and health-related benefits.
The key features of Pranayama are “Breathe in (inhale), Breathe out (exhale) and Hold (retain)”.
Types of Pranayama
With the reference of ancient text Vedas, there are around 50 different types of pranayamas found. Here I present, the top 9 most familiar and noteworthy pranayamas :
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