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Pranayama

Pranayama is the formal practice of controlling the breath, which is the source of our prana, or vital life force. Here, read up on pranayama exercises & poses, breathing techniques and sequences.

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Breath Retention

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Channel-Cleaning Breath

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Conqueror Breath

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Deer Seal

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Lion Pose

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Root Bond

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Single Nostril Breath

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Skull Shining Breath

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Yoga of Sound Breath

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