Prāṇāyāma—breath control used in yoga practice, especially aṣṭāṅga-yoga (one of the eight parts of the aṣṭanga-yoga system).Prabhupada ›Glossary›-P-›Pranayama-breath control Pranayama-breath control used in yoga practice, especially astaṅga-yoga (one of the eight parts of the astanga-yoga system). Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/p/pranayama-breath-control-used-in-yoga-practice-especially-as Previous: Pranava-Om-kara-om, the root of Vedic knowledge; known as the maha-vakya, the supreme sound; the transcendental syllable which represents Krsna, and which is vibrated by transcendentalists for attainment of the Supreme when undertaking sacrifices, charities and penances. Next: Pranaya-that mellow of love when there is a possibility to receive direct honor, but it is avoided.