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Vyana

Vyana, or Vyāna, is a term used in Indian yogic and Ayurvedic traditions to denote one of the five major prāṇas (vayus), known as pancha prāṇa. The Sanskrit root vyā- suggests diffusion or expansion, reflecting its described role as a pervasive energy that distributes life force throughout the body.

In these systems, vyāna vayu is responsible for the circulation and distribution of prāṇa to all parts

Vyāna is not localized to a single organ but is described as circulating and diffusing in the

In practice, traditional Ayurveda and yoga literature treat vyāna as a dynamic balance that can be affected

of
the
body.
It
is
said
to
pervade
the
entire
organism,
coordinating
the
flow
of
blood,
lymph,
nerve
impulses,
and
energy
between
the
center
and
the
extremities.
It
acts
as
a
connecting
network
that
unifies
the
other
vayus
and
helps
maintain
bodily
movement,
sensation,
and
function.
chest
and
throughout
the
circulatory
and
nervous
systems.
It
operates
in
concert
with
the
other
four
vayus—prāṇa,
apāna,
samāna,
and
udāna—to
regulate
respiration,
digestion,
elimination,
speech,
and
upward
movement.
by
lifestyle,
posture,
and
breath.
Practices
such
as
pranayama,
asanas,
and
meditation
are
used
to
harmonize
the
five
vayus,
including
vyāna,
with
the
aim
of
promoting
energy
balance
and
overall
health.