Prana Vayus

Prana is our life force or our energy source. Vayus literally means "winds". The Prana

Vayus are the five movements of subtle energy that support the systems of the physical body. When these flows are in sync, we experience a healthy mind, body and spirit.

Prana Vayu	Current	Color	Area	Function
Apana Vayu	Downward	Red	Naval to pelvis	Elimination
Prana Vayu	Upward	Green	Naval to chest	Inhalation
Samana Vayu	Outward	Yellow	Solar Plexus	Digestion
Udana Vayu	Upward	Blue	Neck to head	Senses, endocrine, central nervous system
Vyana Vayu	Inward	Purple	Entire body	Circulation of blood, lymph, and nerve impulses

Sources

• https://yogainternational.com/article/view/the-5-prana-vayus-chart

• Joseph and Lillian LePage. Yoga Toolbox for Teachers and Students. Integrative Yoga Therapy 2015