Pancha Prana: Know 5 vital energies, their roles in body

Yoga and Ayurveda describe five vital energies, called Pancha Prana or Pancha Vayu, believed to support key body functions. Prana is linked to breathing, Apana to elimination, Samana to digestion, Udana to speech and upward movement, and Vyana to circulation and coordination. Each is traditionally associated with a distinct colour, location and direction of movement.