Subtle body
Prana
Prāṇaप्राण· PRAH-nahlife-force, vital breath
Prana is the vital life-force or energy that animates all living things, carried and regulated through the breath.
In yogic physiology prana flows through channels called nadis and is worked with through pranayama (breath regulation). It is the reason breath and vitality are so central to yoga.
Frequently asked questions
- What is prana?
- The vital life-force or energy that sustains living beings, closely linked with the breath. Yoga works with prana mainly through pranayama, the regulation of the breath.
References
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Chapter 2 · Classical text — Describes prana and its regulation.