Four Aspects of Prāṇāyāma
Introduction Prāṇāyāma, derived from prāṇa (vital life force) and āyāma (extension, regulation), is the conscious regulation of breath and energy. It is not merely a physical act of inhaling and exhaling but a systematic process of controlling the flow of prāṇa in the body to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. The classical yogic texts describe […]