Pranayama ( Breathwork) is the yogic practice of focusing on breath.

In Sanskrit, prana means “vital life force”, and yama means to gain control, regulate, extend. So, it is a subtle process through which one can gain control over his inner energies.

In yoga, breath is associated with the prana, thus, pranayama is a means to elevate the prana shakti, or life energies. It is also known as the extension of breath.

Regularly practicing Pranayama techniques can have multiple positive effects on your body: decreases stress, clears the mind, improves sleep quality, reduces high blood pressure, enhances cognitive performance, strengthens your lungs and so much more.