Hatha yoga made out of two Sanskrit words "prāṇa" (प्राण, breath, vital energy, life force) and "āyāma" (आयाम, restraining, extending, stretching). Some Hatha yoga texts teach breath exercises but do not refer to it as Pranayama. For example, "Gheranda samhita" in section 3.55 calls it "Ghatavastha" (state of being the pot). In others, the term "Kumbhaka" or "Prana-samrodha" replaces Pranayama. Regardless of the nomenclature, proper breathing and the use of breathing techniques during a posture is a mainstay of Hatha yoga. Its texts state that proper breathing exercises cleanses and balances the body. "Pranayama" is one of the core practices of Hatha
Jnana Prabodhini Prashala Jnana Prabodhini Prashala Jnana Prabodhini Prashala, is a high school located in Sadashiv Peth, Pune, India. It was started by educationist, Dr. V. V. Pendse, in 1962. The principal of the school is Dr. Milind Naik A hostel is available for students coming from outside of Pune, for boys only. The school admits students to Class 5 on the basis of a two-step entrance test. Prospective students are required to give a test on reasoning ability and mathematics. Selected students have to attend an interview and write an additional test. 40 boys and 40 girls are short-listed for admission. The