Pranayama
The yogic discipline of controlling life energy through techniques that regulate and restrain the breath, used to steady the mind and refine perception.
Definition
Pranayama is the yogic discipline of controlling life energy through techniques that regulate and restrain the breath. It is used to steady the mind, sharpen perception, and prepare the practitioner for meditation.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary
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