Pranayama is a yoga practice focusing on breath control, aiming to regulate and direct the flow of vital energy or "prana" in the body. It involves various breathing techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and breath retention. Pranayama is believed to have numerous benefits, including stress reduction, improved lung function, and enhanced cognitive function.
The breathe that all human beings and other creatures exercise is a process of inhale and exhale. This breath, if regulated in a certain channel, becomes the life force – it can calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote mental clarity.
Through breathwork, one can achieve inner peace and potentially experience a sense of union with the divine or the creator. When breathing becomes regulatory, it is called Pranayama. The simplest form is called Sukha Pranayama.
You can regulate your breath as follows:
If you are conscious of your breath, you can see the divinity within yourself.
Your skin will be glowing and your body will be shining.