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Pranayama image. Pranayama is the conscious awareness of breathing: the life force that both energizes and relaxes the body. The term is derived from the Sanskrit, prana, meaning "life force," and ayama, meaning "extension." Pranayama is an integral part of Yoga. Controlled breathing enables both a rhythm for performing Yoga poses and a relaxation of the mind for meditation
