Pranayama: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿง˜
Add to dictionary

pranayama

 

[ prษ‘หnษ™หˆjษ‘หmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

breathing technique

Pranayama is a Sanskrit word that translates to 'extension of the prana or breath'. It refers to a set of breathing techniques that are used in yoga practices to control the breath and improve overall health and well-being. Pranayama involves various breathing exercises, such as deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and breath retention.

Synonyms

breath control, breathing exercise

Examples of usage

  • Pranayama can help calm the mind and reduce stress.
  • Regular practice of pranayama can increase lung capacity.
  • Yogis often incorporate pranayama into their daily routines.

Translations

Translations of the word "pranayama" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฃเคพเคฏเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฝะฐัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใƒผใƒŠใƒผใƒคใƒผใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ผ๋‚˜์•ผ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุงู†ุงูŠุงู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะฐะฝะฐัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒœแƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pranayama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pranayama

Etymology

The practice of pranayama has ancient roots in Indian traditions, particularly in yoga and Ayurveda. It is believed to have originated thousands of years ago as part of the spiritual practices outlined in the Vedas. The word 'pranayama' is composed of two Sanskrit words: 'prana', meaning life force or breath, and 'yama', meaning control. Over time, pranayama has become a fundamental aspect of yoga practice, helping individuals achieve balance, focus, and relaxation through breath control.