pranayama
noun
pra·na·ya·ma
ˌprä-nə-ˈyä-mə 
variants
or less commonly pranayam
plural pranayamas also pranayams
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
Fernando Pagés RuizI 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)
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 nounBenjamin A. Bensadonpranayama breathing
pranayama instruction
The 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
Tom PilarzykExamples of pranayama in a Sentence
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Classes include a mix of asana (poses), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation and may be geared toward beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
One small study found that breathwork, called pranayama, helped people deal with the pain.5
Breathwork also promotes relaxation.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Then there’s the meditative aspect of yoga—particularly, the pranayama, or breath work.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 22 Apr. 2024
Delve into the asanas of hatha yoga, the foundations of pranayama breathwork, and the sutras for a deeper understanding of the practice.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
Engage in Breathing Exercises Yoga breathing techniques, called pranayama, can affect your mind and increase energy.
—Mikayla Morell, Health, 22 Dec. 2023
The glacially spinning pranayama wizards with their flowing Gandalfian beards and art-teacher ponytails.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
More than just places to practice downward dog, studios that go beyond the physical aspects of asana such as Stone Wave Yoga — which hosts classes, pranayama workshops, farm meditation, and retreats — are on the rise as well.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
These mystical experiences facilitated by healers are designed to expand consciousness (think: a quantum reading and frequency healing experience and an Awakening Journey featuring intensive pranayama (breath work) and an astrological chart reading).
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2021
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
One small study found that breathwork, called pranayama, helped people deal with the pain.5
Breathwork also promotes relaxation.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Then there’s the meditative aspect of yoga—particularly, the pranayama, or breath work.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 22 Apr. 2024
Delve into the asanas of hatha yoga, the foundations of pranayama breathwork, and the sutras for a deeper understanding of the practice.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
Engage in Breathing Exercises Yoga breathing techniques, called pranayama, can affect your mind and increase energy.
—Mikayla Morell, Health, 22 Dec. 2023
The glacially spinning pranayama wizards with their flowing Gandalfian beards and art-teacher ponytails.
—Jeff Weiss, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
More than just places to practice downward dog, studios that go beyond the physical aspects of asana such as Stone Wave Yoga — which hosts classes, pranayama workshops, farm meditation, and retreats — are on the rise as well.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
These mystical experiences facilitated by healers are designed to expand consciousness (think: a quantum reading and frequency healing experience and an Awakening Journey featuring intensive pranayama (breath work) and an astrological chart reading).
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2021
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“Pranayama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pranayama. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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