prana It has been said in the Siva Gita that the vehicle of mind is the prana and therefore

mind functions where Prana moves. The great sage Vasishta in his Yoga Vasishta has described the relation between the Prana and Mind. Physical body as a chariot has to be in motion. God has created mind and Prana for this, without which the body cannot function. When the Prana departs the mechanism of the body ceases and when the mind works Prana or the vital energy moves. The relation between the mind and Prana is like that between the driver and vehicle. Both exert motion. So the wise should study regulation of Prana if they desire to suspend the restlessness of the mind and concentrate. The regulation of

breath brings all happiness, material and spiritual to supreme bliss. The Prana is found in all forms of life from mineral to man. The whole body is controlled and regulated by the force of Prana. From thought down to the lowest physical force everything is thus the manifestation of Prana. Knowledge and control of Prana manifested in individuals is called Pranayama, which opens us to unlimited power. All the stages of Hatha yoga, Shat Karmas, Asana, Mudra, Pratyahar, Pranayam, Dhyana and Samadhi all help in this.