Pranayama is the control of vital energy through breath discipline and restraint. It involves gaining awareness of breathing mechanics and becoming a master of the breath. Pranayama is an essential yoga technique that can be developed through dedicated practice in intensive pranayama courses. These courses teach students to gain control over their subtle astral body and inner vital energies by controlling their breath.

1. What is Pranayama ??
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Pranayama -(Prana- means the finest vital force of Air energy
-Ayama-means discipline practice of Breathing control of 5
different types of life energy force means restraint of vital
energies).So Pranayama is “Control of vital energy which
tingles through the nerves of every person.The Yogis by
persistent effort in concentration get the different Yogic power

2. that is known as Siddhis, and the person who acquires Siddhis,
known as Siddhas.And the process through they obtain siddhis
called Sadhana. Pranayama is one of the most important
Sadhanas.Through the practice of Asana, you can the Physical
body and through Pranayama you can control the subtle, astral
body or the Linga Sarirah.As there is an intimate connection
between the breath and nerve-currents, control of breath leads
to the control of vital inner currents.
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The prana is the very essence of cosmic life.For anyone serious
about yoga, breathing is an essential technique- and a
pranayama course is an ideal way of training yourself in this
technique. Pranayama class or course involves gaining a deeper
awareness of your breathing, learning about the mechanics

3. behind breathing, and finally becoming master over your
breath, and utilizing it to take your yoga to the next step.
Our Rishikesh yoga teacher training — pranayama courses are
fairly intensive, since breathing is so important when it comes to
yoga and meditation. You will certainly be put through your
paces, as pranayama requires you to get to the very heart of
yourself in order to master this most basic of bodily functions.
However, the benefits really can’t be understated, as you will
find that you are able to enter a state of total relaxation virtually
instantaneously, by calming your inner being at will. Try out one
of our pranayama courses for yourself, and discover the world of
difference it can make to your yoga and meditation.