In English
is not mere physical exercise. It involves exercise of breath as well. It is known by the term ‘’ and ‘’ involves the three processes of (filling in the air), (retaining the breath) and (breathing out). The observance of time is very important with regard to . The time taken for inhalation, retention and exhalation should be the same. The entire exercise should be natural without any strain. The air taken in goes through the nerves of , and . should be performed with meticulous care, lest it should damage the lungs and the brain. Breathing should also be without any strain and panting. Some boys pant heavily after running. But a good runner does not pant even after running. As we have to keep the ingredients for cooking in proper proportion to ensure proper cooking, so also inhalation, retention and exhalation should be in proper proportion.