The process of centering one’s breath is called ‘Pranayam’ in Yoga. Pranayam is extremely powerful technique of ancient yoga. The concept behind this breathing exercise is quite simple.In the process of breathing exercise, one has to maintain a rhythm of breath. When the air moves in the body, it creates harmony. This harmony creates a healing effect, and therefore, it is very good for the body.

     Pranayam has a wide variety of processes of controlling our breath. Initially, you should perform only simple exercises of Pranayam. Very heavy, and advanced techniques should not be performed.How can one make out which exercise is for the beginner, and which one for advanced user? Well, the answer is very simple.

     The exercises are for beginners, in which, one has to just inhale and exhale the breath while maintain the harmony.In advanced techniques, one is instructed to hold the breath for sometime while maintaining the harmony.

     All advanced exercised should be performed only after some experience at initial level.
When you perform initial exercises, you will notice the benefits in a day of two only. The first effect of centering of breath is that your mind will become very calm. When you practice the advanced techniques, you can never suffer from severe cough, cold and a lot of other diseases.So, the process of centering yoga is quite simple yet extremely powerful. Those who perform Pranayam on regular basis rarely fall ill.