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PRONUNCIATION OF PRANAYAMA

pranayama  [ˌprɑːnəˈjɑːmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRANAYAMA

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Pranayama is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRANAYAMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pranayama

Pranayama

Prāṇāyāma is a Sanskrit word meaning "extension of the prāṇa or breath" or, "extension of the life force". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words, Prana, life force, or vital energy, particularly, the breath, and "ayāma", to extend or draw out.. The origin of this yogic discipline lies in ancient Bharat and what is known as present day Hinduism.

Definition of pranayama in the English dictionary

The definition of pranayama in the dictionary is in yoga, the art of breath control, practised as an aid to concentration.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRANAYAMA


armor
ˈɑːmə
cama
ˈkɑːmə
drama
ˈdrɑːmə
farmer
ˈfɑːmə
Fujiyama
ˌfuːdʒɪˈjɑːmə
Fukuyama
ˌfuːkuːˈjɑːmə
Gama
ˈɡɑːmə
karma
ˈkɑːmə
lama
ˈlɑːmə
llama
ˈlɑːmə
mamma
ˈmɑːmə
Matsuyama
ˌmætsʊˈjɑːmə
Nama
ˈnɑːmə
Obama
əʊˈbɑːmə
Okayama
ˌɒkəˈjɑːmə
palmer
ˈpɑːmə
panorama
ˌpænəˈrɑːmə
pharma
ˈfɑːmə
Rama
ˈrɑːmə
Wakayama
ˌwækəˈjɑːmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRANAYAMA

pralltriller
pram
pram face
prana
prance
prancer
prancingly
prandial
prandially
Prandtl
prang
prank
prank flash
prankful
prankingly
prankish
prankishly
prankishness
pranksome
prankster

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRANAYAMA

agama
Alabama
Da Gama
Dalai Lama
diorama
grama
Hama
jicama
Kama
mama
Manama
melodrama
pajama
Panama
pyjama
sama
Toyama
ulama
Vasco da Gama
Yokohama

Synonyms and antonyms of pranayama in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pranayama» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRANAYAMA

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The translations of pranayama from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pranayama» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

调息
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pranayama
570 millions of speakers

English

pranayama
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्राणायाम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

براناياما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пранаяма
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pranayama
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Pranayama
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pranayama
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pranayama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pranayama
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

呼吸法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Pranayama는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pranayama
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Pranayama
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிராணயாமா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्राणायाम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pranayama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pranayama
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pranayama
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пранаяма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pranayama
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pranayama
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pranayama
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pranayama
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pranayama
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pranayama

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRANAYAMA»

The term «pranayama» is regularly used and occupies the 66.315 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRANAYAMA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pranayama

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRANAYAMA»

Discover the use of pranayama in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pranayama and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Spinal Breathing Pranayama - Journey to Inner Space (eBook)
The AYP Enlightenment Series makes these profound practices available for the first time in a series of concise instruction books. Spinal Breathing Pranayama is the second book in the series.
Yogani, 2006
2
Power Pranayama: The Key to Body-Mind Management
This book is for one and all who desire to create positive health.
Dr. Renu Mahtani M.D., 2010
3
Yogic Pranayama: Breathing for Long Life and Good Health
The aim of this book is to bring the traditional knowledge of this great art to the common man. It is hoped that by reading this book the reader will be well equipped to keep diseases at bay by using the age-old techniques of Pranayama.
Dr. K S Joshi, 1982
4
Pranayama: The Breath of Yoga
In his third book Gregor Maehle aims at bringing about a renaissance of pranayama, the yogic school of breathing. For millennia pranayama was considered to be the quintessential yogic limb, yoga's main motor for spiritual evolution.
Gregor Maehle, Allan Watson, 2012
5
Prana, Pranayama, Prana Vidya
Chiefly on Prãanayãama Yoga, the art of breath control.
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, 1994
6
The Woman's Yoga Book: Asana and Pranayama for All Phases of ...
In The Woman's Yoga Book, senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Bobby Clennell offers a comprehensive program of asana (yoga poses) and pranayama (breathing techniques) designed to support menstrual health from menarche to menopause, along with ...
Bobby Clennell, 2014
7
Respiración Espinal Pranayama - Viaje Al Espacio Interior
Yogani es el autor de dos libros de referencia sobre las practicas mas eficaces del mundo espiritual: Advanced Yoga Practices - Easy Lessons for Ecstatic Living, un libro de texto facil de usar, y The Secrets of Wilder, una novela ...
Yogani, 2012
8
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha
This comprehensive text provides clear illustration.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, 2002
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Pranayama beyond the Fundamentals: An In-Depth Guide to ...
—Mabel Ellsworth Todd, The Thinking Body Why Pranayama? The traditional texts have lots to say about the benefits of pranayama, some of it reasonable, some of it pretty weird or unbelievable, at least to our Western minds. Just remember ...
Richard Rosen, 2013
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The Little Book of Yoga Breathing: Pranayama Made Easy. . .
Here you will learn how to breathe while moving, standing and leaning and how these variations can affect your breathing practice. Use the instruction offered in "The Little Book of Yoga Breathing" to feel more focused and energized.
Scott Shaw, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRANAYAMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pranayama is used in the context of the following news items.
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Yoga asanas to deal with depression
Perform Surya Bedhana Pranayama for 5 minutes (inhale and exhale through right nostril only) OR 21 counts of Omkara (Om chanting) «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Fitness events in and around Asheville
NEW CLASSES at One Center Yoga: Pranayama, all levels, 8 a.m. Mondays; Alignment, intro/level I, 5:30 p.m. Mondays; alignment-based ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
3
The text and context of yoga
The eight parts are: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyhara, Dharana, Dhyan and Samadhi. Yama (like nonviolence and truthfulness) ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
4
The New Science on the Health Benefits of Yoga
Today, Sarkar practices one hour (25 minutes of asanas, 25 minutes of pranayama and 10 minutes of mediation) every morning and, at age 65, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Yoga for awareness of body and mind
Pranayama introduces an element of awareness of the body and mind. Breath influences every cell's activity and is linked to the performance of ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
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calendar of events July 24
Workshops include asana practice, pranayama, chanting, deep relaxation, and meditation. To register, contact Gena at 304-582-4830 or ... «Shepherdstown Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
The Wim Hof Method could help improve your athletic performance
The breathing methods appear to be similar to Yogic Breathing or Pranayama practices, as well as those used in some forms of Chi Kung. «Pro MMA Now, Jul 15»
8
Cultural Appropriation of Yoga and the Search for Indian-American …
... is one yoga philosophy that promotes the stillness of the mind—which is achieved through meditation, pranayama (breath work), sutras and ... «India.com, Jul 15»
9
Stress-free Greece: 5 great yoga retreats
Meditation, pranayama (breath and energy management) and chanting sessions are often available. The simple en-suite rooms have stunning ... «WDSU New Orleans, Jul 15»
10
I read more than 50 scientific studies about yoga. Here's what I …
Yoga usually involves some combination of the following: postures and poses (asanas), regulated breathing (pranayama), and meditation and ... «Vox, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pranayama [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pranayama>. May 2024 ».
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