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[pj1331]

In yoga, what 5 letter word, derived from sanskrit and literally meaning 'breathing out', is applied to the technique of breath control which aids self-awareness and meditation, etc.

I have found a word begins with P but dont think its right can anyone help please,

[grasscarp]

Prana

[pj1331]

thanks loads grass

[novalis]

Britannica gives pranayama so it could be the shortened form prana. The meaning of that, however, seems to be slightly different.

[pj1331]

I know thats what i have been struggling with ???

[grasscarp]

I found this on a website
The Meaning of Pranayama actually means a "pause in the movement of breath". In Sanskrit, Prana means breath and Ayama means exercise.
As it says Prana means breath and is derived from sanskrit I suggested it as the answer.
It is also applied to the technique of breath control, and I found a whole website showing the "Prama" techiques.

[pj1331]

thanks grass xx