Glossary

Pranayama

प्राणायाम · prāṇāyāma · prah-nah-YAH-mah

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Pronunciation

Meaning

expansion of life force

Breath regulation techniques to balance energy and focus.

Pranayama uses structured breathing patterns—such as lengthening, retentions, and nostril techniques—to influence the nervous system and mental state. Often practiced before meditation.

In practice

AsanaDhyanaBandha

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