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The Science of Pranayama: Breathing as Spiritual Practice

How breath discipline bridges body, mind, and subtle awareness through the classical practice of pranayama.

Dr. Kavita Nair

Yoga and wellness advisor

7 min readApr 7, 2026
The Science of Pranayama: Breathing as Spiritual Practice

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