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What Is Pranayama ? Pranayama is the rhythmic control of the breath. Sanskrit roots; prana meaning “vital life force” Yama meaning “control'' and Ayama meaning “extension” or “expansion.” The breath is symbolic of prana, and pranayama can be understood as a method to extend and expand vital life force energy through the deliberate control of respiration. The Practice of pranayama involves breathing exercises and patterns. You purposely inhale, Exhale, and hold your breath in a specific sequence. Of these, the former is called Puraka, Rechaka, Kumbhaka. Three-Part Breath: Dirga Pranayama 1. Three-Part Breath, First You inhale completely fill your lungs with air, as though you are. 2. Breathing into your belly, rib cage, and upper chest. Then you exhale completely, reversing the flow. 3. For those wanting to begin practicing Pranayama, this Pranayama is perfect. Benefits : 1. Practicing Dirga Pranayama teaches you to breathe fully and completely. 2. Learning to breathe deeply w...