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Pranayama is the ancient yogic practice of breath control and regulation, serving as a bridge between the physical and mental aspects of yoga. Derived from the Sanskrit words prana ("life force energy") and ayama ("extension" or "control"), it involves intentionally altering breathing patterns to influence the flow of energy within the body and steady the mind. In classical yoga philosophy, it is identified as the fourth limb of the eightfold path of Ashtanga Yoga, following physical postures (asanas) and preceding sensory withdrawal (pratyahara) and meditation (dhyana).