PRANAYAMA (Eng). Nadi Shuddhi, Sahit, Surya Bhedi, Bhatrika, Brahmari, Ujjayi, Sheetali, Moorccha et

Dr. Pradeep Yogi, Yoga, Meditation, spirituality, Yoga Philosophy, Ayurveda and Gurukul,

PRANAYAMA YOGIC BREATHING PROCESS Prana means life force , and ayama signifies regulation or control . Thus pranayama means regulating the life force . Sages have linked this life force with the breath in a gross form . Every living being breathes and through the medium of the breath , the flow of prana and life in the body takes place . If one stops inhaling , the lack of pranas in the body is felt , discomfort and unrest prevail and if one is forced to keep on holding the breath , death finally comes . For this reason the sages have linked the breath with the life force . According to them , physical health can be gained by controlling prana shakti through the practices of pranayama , thus sustaining the body .