Pranayama

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:yoga
Pranayama
gptkbp:alternativeName breathing_technique
pranayama
gptkbp:benefit enhances mental clarity
improves lung capacity
reduces anxiety
gptkbp:category gptkb:yoga
Breathing exercise
gptkbp:contraindication certain heart conditions
pregnancy (for some techniques)
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Hatha_Yoga_Pradipika
gptkb:Yoga_Sutras_of_Patanjali
gptkbp:duration varies by technique
gptkbp:effect balances nervous system
calms mind
increases oxygenation
gptkbp:etymology prana (life force) + ayama (extension/control)
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkbp:numberOfStages gptkb:Ashtanga_Yoga
gptkbp:originatedIn ancient India
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:yoga
gptkbp:practicedIn meditators
yogis
gptkbp:purpose control of breath
regulation of prana (life force)
gptkbp:recommendation gptkb:Ayurveda
gptkbp:recommendedTime early morning
empty stomach
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Asana
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Pratyahara
gptkbp:requires controlled environment
focus
gptkbp:step exhalation
inhalation
retention
gptkbp:technique gptkb:Bhastrika
gptkb:Bhramari
gptkb:Kapalabhati
gptkb:Nadi_Shodhana
gptkb:Sheetali
gptkb:Ujjayi
varies
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:meditation
relaxation
stress reduction
improving concentration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:yoga
gptkb:Guna
gptkb:Raja_Yoga
gptkb:Eight_Limbs_of_Yoga
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5