pranayama
(prāṇāyāma)
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Control of breath so as to master prāṇa, the vital breath. |
| Long Description: |
Control of breath so as to master prāṇa, the vital breath. It consists of pūraka (filling in), kumbhaka (retention) and recaka (exhaling) in a measured manner. |
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raja-yoga |
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