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Swami Gajanand in Bratislava, Slovakia - Yoga Teacher seminar - General understanding of Pranayama

Pranayama is the conscious and

deliberate control and regulation of

the breath. Prana means breath,

ayam means to control, to regulate.

With each breath we absorb

not only oxygen, but also Prana.

Prana is cosmic energy, the power

in the Universe that creates, preserves

and changes. It is the basic element

of life and consciousness. Prana is

also found in food, therefore it is very

important to have a healthy and

wholesome vegetarian diet. The

conscious guidance of Prana in the

body gives rise to an increase

in vitality, physical detoxification

and improved immunity, as well

as the attainment of inner peace,

relaxation and mental clarity. The

effects of Pranayamas are felt on

the physical, the mental as well

as on the spiritual level.