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February 17, 2026
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Integrating the Five Vayus

The five vayus weave together through bandhas, koshas, nadis, and chakras as a dynamic whole in subtle body practice.

🕉️ KEY CONCEPTS

Vayu
Vital wind, movement of prana
Bandha
Energy lock, energetic seal
Kosha
Sheath, layer of being
Nadi
Energy channel or pathway

The five vayus weave together through bandhas, koshas, nadis, and chakras as a dynamic whole in subtle body practice.

From Prana Vayus on ashtanga.tech

"The five vayus aren’t separate forces but currents that mingle and balance each other every time we move, breathe, or rest."

— Yoga International

The five vayus are always interwoven—bandhas, koshas, nadis, and chakras help us sense, guide, and integrate these currents in subtle body practice.

— MJH
Original Article: "Prana Vayus" by Ashtanga Tech, Ashtanga Tech Study Guide

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