PRANAYAMA Pranayama, a form of Yoga breathing Pranayama is not a simple breathing exercise yet it is a scientific breathing process where control over prana is achieved. Pranayama is the connecting link between physical (asanas) and mental (meditation) yogic practices. Pranayama Meaning Pranayama is a Sanskrit word which consists of prana and ayama. Prana means self-energizing life forces and ayama means extension. Pranayama may be defined as expansion and control of prana through various yogic techniques. Significance & importance of Pranayama Pranayama is one of the important vital components of Yoga that directly or indirectly affects the proper functioning of different systems of the body. If you practice pranayama regularly, it shows beneficial impacts upon respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system and endocrine system. Pranayama ensures more oxygen to lungs and good for hearts too. Pranayama tones up kidney and control the functions of ...