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MEANING OF PRANAYAMA

Meaning of Pranayama. Pranayam means extension of the breath of extension of

the life force. „Prana‟ means life force and „Ayama‟ means control.

There are three parts of Pranayama

• 1. Purka – Means inhalation

• 2. Rechaka – Means exhalation

• 3. Kumbhaka – Means retaining the breath

Types of Pranayam:

1.Suryabhedi

2.Ujjayi

3.Sheetkari

4.Sheetle

5.Bhastrika

6.Bhramari

7.Plavini

8.Moorchha etc.