pranayama
/ˌprɑːnʌˈjɑːməː
/noun [mass noun]
(In yoga) the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises.Once this platform of virtuous living is established, ashtanga yoga's subsequent six limbs can be pursued, beginning with asana sitting quietly in yogic posture, and pranayama, breath control....
- This system of inner discovery begins with asana - sitting quietly in yogic posture - and pranayama, breath control.
- It focuses on hatha yoga with some pranayama, and emphasizes doing the postures as rigorously and fully as possible, given the limits of each student's ability.
Origin
Sanskrit, from prāṇa 'breath' + āyāma 'restraint'.