Prana

Word PRANA
Character 5
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈpɹɑːnə/

Definitions and meanings of "Prana"

What do we mean by prana?

Respiration, breathing, seen as a life principle or life force.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Prana

The word "prana" in example sentences

Chee literally means ‘breath’ and ‘air’ as well as ‘energy’ and is the exact equivalent to the term prana in Indian yoga. ❋ Daniel Reid (1989)

The word prana is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “absolute energy.” ❋ M.D. Dharma Singh Khalsa (2001)

In Sanskrit, the word prana means not only “universal life force,” but also “breath.” ❋ M.D. Dharma Singh Khalsa (2001)

The Sanskrit word prana is also found in the English word animal—pranimal—which is an onomatopoetic version of our in-and-out breathing process. ❋ Jeffrey Armstrong (2010)

Within these systems, the Sanskrit term prana refers to our physical breath, and the essence of life itself. ❋ Leslie Davenport (2011)

In yoga and Ayurvedic medicine, this energy is known as prana. ❋ Tami Lynn Kent (2011)

In Sanskrit, the life force is called prana, the Chinese call it chi, and the Japanese call it ki. ❋ Jeffrey Armstrong (2010)

This universal life force that manifests in all the different forms around us is called prana in some Eastern traditions, chi in others. ❋ Marci Shimoff (2010)

In the East, this vital force is known as "prana" or "chi." ❋ Michael Fischman (2011)

"They've been enlivened in a process we call prana pratishta," Khanna, a doctor and chairman of the temple's board of trustees, explained. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Similar concepts can be found in the Hindu word prana. ❋ William Grassie (2011)

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