Question

How many types of Pranayama explained in Yoga
Sutra?
a 1
b 2
c 3
d 4

Answer 1

The correct Answer is (c)

Answer 2

d) 4 types of Pranayama explained in Yoga Sutra.

Pranayama:

• Pranayama is a technique for channeling such life force energy.
• Pranayama teaches us how to control our breath, slow it down and stretch it to help us look inside.
• Asana should be completed first.
• To become a good receptacle for the breath, the physique must be healthy and powerful.

Four types of Pranayama:

Pranayama is classified into four categories:

1) Inhalation alteration

2) Exhalation alteration

3) Breath stoppage as an alteration

and a fourth that transcends the topic of 4) inhalation and exhalation.

Hence there are four types of pranayama explained in Yoga Sutra.