In order to preserve sound physical and mental wellbeing, Pranayama is a subset of yoga practise, is highly beneficial to humanity.Prana is defined as life or energy, Ayama implies regulating the flow of life through the body.Pranayama helps toregulate all of the breathing processes, including inspiration, expiration, and retention.Pran ayama is one of the yogic techniques for healthy individualswhich can produce various physio logical responses for relaxation, stress management, control of psychophysiological conditions , breathing strategies. Various breathing habits and manoeuvres may impact the autonomic ne rvous system significantly and may intensify or decrease adverse reactions to stressors