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pranayama (prāṇāyāma)

(Language: Sanskrit)

Short Description: Control of breath so as to master prāṇa, the vital breath.

Long Description: Control of breath so as to master prāṇa, the vital breath. It consists of pūraka (filling in), kumbhaka (retention) and recaka (exhaling) in a measured manner.