The term Pranayama has been derived from two Sanskrit terms. Prana translates into life force and Ayama means control. So Pranayama refers to the control of the flowing life force. It combines science, the ancient art of breath control, and nadi purification. There is a variety of different breathing techniques that essentially focus on three main things. The three things are the regulation of the breath, control of the vital force and channeling of the Pranas, the vital body force, in the right directions. Pranayama helps purify the channels which control the life streams of pranas flows. This helps prevent and even cures a variety of physical and mental ailments. Pranayama increases the overall immunity of a person who practices these unique breathing exercises.

Pranayama has a supernatural calming effect on the body and mind. This technique is used as an introduction to the Full Yogic Breath. There are three main sections of sectional breathing. The breathing practice or Pranayama is preparatory. It corrects the breathing pattern and helps to increase lung capacity by encouraging maximum oxygen intake into the lungs. This calms the body and soul, which refers to the mind. There are three sub divisions of sectional breathing.

Pranayama breathing techniques are first learned under the supervision of a qualified instructor. If you experience any strange symptom or discomfort such as nausea or dizziness during your breathing exercise, you should lie down in the Savasana or the Child Pose for a few breaths just for recovery. If the discomfort or uneasy symptoms persists then stop your exercises until you get help from a professional regarding your symptoms. Basic breathing techniques can be used at the start of a session to help the body and mind relax and focus. Pranayama is highly recommended before any type of meditation and at the end of a session.