Prana
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Prana
Prana (/ˈprɑːnə/; Sanskrit: प्राण, IAST: prāṇa) is a Sanskrit word that refers to a vital, life-sustaining force of living beings and vital energy in natural processes of the universe.
Etymology
The term 'Prana' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'pra' meaning 'to fill', and 'an' meaning 'to breathe or live'. Thus, Prana is often translated as 'vital breath' or 'life force'.
Definition
Prana is the universal principle of energy or force. It is the sum total of all energy that is manifest in the universe, all the forces in nature and powers which are hidden in humans and which lie everywhere around us.
Related Terms
- Pranayama: The practice of breath control in yoga. In modern yoga as exercise, it consists of synchronising the breath with movements between asanas, but is also a distinct breathing exercise on its own, usually practised after asanas.
- Ayurveda: A system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda therapies and practices have been integrated in general wellness applications and in some cases in medical use.
- Chakra: Each of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number.
- Qi: In traditional Chinese culture, qi or ch'i is believed to be a vital force forming part of any living entity. Qi translates as "air" and figuratively as "material energy", "life force", or "energy flow".
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