Himalayan Pranayama is a type of yogic breathing exercise or pranayama that is associated with the Himalayan yoga tradition. The Himalayan yoga tradition, often linked with the teachings of Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati, emphasizes the practice of pranayama as a means of enhancing the flow of prana (vital life force) in the body, calming the mind, and achieving higher states of consciousness.