Prāṇa — The ins and outs of breathing from a yogic perspective

Yogic tradition considers Prāṇa to be the energy that resides in the core of every atom and flows within the Universe to sustain life. Every living being is powered by this phenomenon, including of course ourselves. Breathing is a conduit of Prāṇa and breath can be medicine, a healing force; just as medicinal plants or movement (or other typical forms of pharmaceutical medicine) can be.