Pañca Prāṇa (Five Vital Energies) in Prāṇāyāma
Introduction In yogic physiology, the human body is sustained by prāṇa śakti (vital energy). This life-force does not flow randomly; it organizes itself into five primary movements called Pañca Prāṇas or Pañca Vāyus. These govern all physical, physiological, and psychological functions of life. Understanding and balancing the pañca prāṇa is essential in yoga, prāṇāyāma, and […]