Explain the meaning and types of pranayama.

1.	Explain the meaning and types of pranayama.
Answer» Pranayama : Prana means ‘life force’ and ayama means ‘to control’. Pranayama helps in controlling all the functions of breathing namely-inspiration, exhalation, and retention. These are breathing practices to breath in, to breath out and to be relaxed. It means these breathing exercises promote energy, awaken the mind and clean the body.

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