Question

Why pranayama is called the art of breathing

Answer 1

Answer:

"Pranam" means life therefore pranayama is exercise or more over yoga to enhance the living of life.

Explanation:

it is an art of breathing because it clears the way in which we breath and helps us to have a easy and smooth inhalation and exhalation

Answer 2

Answer:

Prana is a Sanskrit word that means life force and ayama means extending or stretching. Thus, the word “pranayama” translates to the control of life force. It is also known as the extension of breath. Every cell in our bodies needs oxygen to function properly.