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Pranayama
प्राणायाम — The Science of Breath Control
"When the breath wanders, the mind is unsteady. But when the breath is still, so is the mind." — Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Core Pranayama Techniques
Nadi Shodhana
नाडी शोधन
Beginner
10–20 min
Alternate nostril breathing for channel purification
Kapalabhati
कपालभाति
Intermediate
5–15 min
Skull-shining breath — forceful exhalations
Bhramari
भ्रामरी
Beginner
5–10 min
Humming bee breath — calms the mind
Ujjayi
उज्जायी
Beginner
During practice
Ocean breath — creates internal heat
Bhastrika
भस्त्रिका
Intermediate
5–10 min
Bellows breath — energizes the body
Surya Bhedana
सूर्य भेदन
Intermediate
5–10 min
Sun-piercing breath — activates solar energy
Chandra Bhedana
चन्द्र भेदन
Intermediate
5–10 min
Moon-piercing breath — activates lunar energy
Sheetali
शीतली
Beginner
5–10 min
Cooling breath — lowers body temperature