Glossary

Prana

प्राण · prāṇa · PRAH-nah

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Vital life force energy that animates all living beings.

Pronunciation

Meaning

life force; vital energy

Vital life force energy that animates all living beings.

Prana flows through the body via energy channels (nadis). Pranayama practices regulate this flow to enhance vitality, clarity, and spiritual awareness. It's similar to the concept of chi or qi in other traditions.

In practice

PranayamaNadisChakra

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