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What does Pranayama mean? Write the technique of Pranayama with its advantage.

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Pran refers to the cosmic energy that we also call as breath. Ayama means to control the prana i.e., practice of deep breathing. How to control prana i.e., breath is the essence of Pranayama.

Technique: Take in deep and long breath through both the nostrils so as to fill both the lungs fully. Leave the breath out slowly through the nostrils. Concentrate on breathing process. Time consumed in inhaling and exhaling will be the same. It can be continued for 1 to 3 minutes or 10 to 15 times.

Advantages: 

1. It gives physical and mental stability, concentration and awareness. 

2. It has good effect on the nervous system of the body, which keeps mind calm and serene. 

3. It helps to cure stiffness of the knees and joints and also cures rheumatic pains. 

4. Respiratory system functions normally and smoothly.



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