Staying fit with pranayama

Pranayama is the manipulation of the life force energy (or chi) using the breath. The idea is to achieve optimum health by manipulating the pranic rhythms of the body.

Pranayama has great health benefits. It also helps one reach higher states of self awareness. It is usually practiced before meditation. However, pranayama is considered a form of meditation in its own right. The practice of pranayama can help impact the mind in a way that is similar to meditation.

Speaking of prana, there are five types that govern the proper functioning of the body, namely prana, apana, vyana, udana and samana.
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