Pranayama is a sanskrit word meaning restraint of the prana or breath.

1.	Pranayama is a sanskrit word meaning restraint of the prana or breath. It helps to control vital energy through controlled breathing. Pranayam practice involve three steps-Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka. Its regular practise makes the mind Calm. (a) What is the main purpose of Pranayam? (b) Explain three terms Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka. (c) Enlist two benefits of Pranayam.
Answer» (a) The main purpose of Pranayam is to gain control over autonomous nervous system and through it to influence mental functions. (b) Puraka: slow and deep inhalation. Kumtrhaka: holding the breath. Rechaka: complete expiration. (c) (i) Calm Mind (ii) Good health and harmony (iii) Control vital energies (iv) Oxygen level increases in blood.

Pranayama is a sanskrit word meaning restraint of the prana or breath. It helps to control vital energy through controlled breathing. Pranayam practice involve three steps-Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka. Its regular practise makes the mind Calm. (a) What is the main purpose of Pranayam? (b) Explain three terms Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka. (c) Enlist two benefits of Pranayam.

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(a) The main purpose of Pranayam is to gain control over autonomous nervous system and through it to influence mental functions.

(b) Puraka: slow and deep inhalation.

Kumtrhaka: holding the breath.

Rechaka: complete expiration.

(ii) Good health and harmony

(iii) Control vital energies

(iv) Oxygen level increases in blood.