Sukha Purvaka Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique also known as Shwasa Prashwasa, Gita Pranayama, or Sukha Pranayama. “Sukha” means “pleasant, gentle, mild, or comfortable,” and “purvaka” means “previous, prior, first.” Thus, Sukha Purvaka Pranayama translates to “Easy comfortable breathing.”

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