Prana basically means life force or vitality, that, that gives us life or that which enters the body. Prana and the breath is not the same thing. However, prana is facilitated by the inhale and the exhale. Prana has a number of functions. Prana is divided into different forms each with it’s own function and area of the body. These different energy currents are called Vayus or wind/movements; I will explain the Vayus in my next blog. Prana affects our complete state of being.

A healthy person has just the right amount of prana, however, it is not just about how much prana we have, but how we use it. Prana exist on the inside of the body and around the body. To little or to much prana can have a number of effects on the body, for example, say a person has to little prana, the person will appear to be slow and sluggish, have trouble concentrating and maybe even find it hard to get out of bed every day. However a person with to much prana will find it hard to relax, have high levels of stress and may find it difficult to sleep at night.

The following are forms of Prana and how we are able to obtain prana:

Lifestyle
Food
Relationships
Our work
Senses
Knowledge
Exercises
Positive thoughts
Being in the presence of Prana filled people.
Sleep
Rest
An over all balance in life.

In order to maintain Prana in the body we must include the above mentioned, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, rest, we also need to include stuff like yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Prana moves round the body through the breath, that’s why practices like yoga are vital for prana. We also need to be conscious of what our thoughts are, are they positive or negative? If you take sometime to think about your lifestyle, take a step back, observe how you interact with people around you and yourself, try not to be around negative people.  Have a routine, after all we are creature’s habit, however, ask yourself, are these habits good for me? With just a little thought and lots of yoga, you will have the correct amount of prana in no time. You will soon find your quality of life improve and each day will become less effort, you will be looking and feeling great!   Namaste

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