This word has two meanings:
- Breath control (Prana meaning breath and Yama, control, regulation)
- Breath lengthening (Prana always meaning breath and ayama, lengthening or without restriction)
The word “Prana” has several meanings:
It means breath, but in the sense of the subtle energy that is universal consciousness or plasma. This cosmic energy exists in all the elements: food, water, fire, wood and all life itself.
Breathing deeply allows us to absorb prana. The body is thus impregnated with this cosmic energy, enabling it to function properly.