The ancestors of India, founders of Ayurvedic medicine understood the power of breath. These ancient healers were devoted to the study of life. In fact, “Ayu” literally means “life” and “Veda” means “knowledge” or “science.”

These wise disciples of health developed energized breathing techniques called Pranayama. Mind, body and breath are one and the same to them.

The sages of old, or Yogis, as they are more commonly called, used meditation as a part of their family tradition. Today, …