plural pranayamas also pranayams
Definition of pranayama
yoga
: yogic breath control or a technique used in yogic breath control
Held in a colonial-era convent in the heart of Old Havana, morning classes were devoted to asana, afternoons to yoga philosophy, evenings to pranayama.— Fernando Pagés Ruiz I detail here a powerful pranayam from the Sanatan Kriya, the regular practice of which will leave the body healthier, in balance and less susceptible to diseases. — The News Chronicle (Nigeria) Pranayama, also known as breath yoga, is a means of self-realization. It's also the focus of this 300-plus-page step-by-step guide to manipulating your breathing.— Benjamin A. Bensadon
—often used before another noun pranayama breathingpranayama instructionThe class fits nicely into our work day and is a simple and convenient way for many of our 100 employees to be introduced to asana and pranayama practice.— Tom Pilarzyk
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The first known use of pranayama was in 1811
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