Prana and the Breath

Posted on Apr 7, 2012 in ARTICLES, Yoga

Prana exist on the level of pranayama kosha, which is its native sphere. This impacts the physical body primarily through the breathing process, which is the main form of pranic activity in the body. In this regard prana governs inhalation. Samana governs absorption of oxygen that occurs mainly during retention of the breath. Vyana governs its circulation. Apana governs exhalation and the release of carbon dioxide. Udana governs the release of positive energy through the breath, including speech that occurs through the outgoing breath.