The Five Currents of Life: Exploring the Prana Vayus
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc dives into the Prana Vayus, the five vital energy currents within the subtle body that influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences. While many are familiar with the chakras, fewer practitioners explore these foundational energetic flows—yet understanding them can transform both your yoga practice and your daily life.
Lauren explores:
The definition and origin of prana and vayu
Each of the 5 Prana Vayus:
Prana Vayu (inward + upward, heart/lungs, intake)
Apana Vayu (downward + outward, pelvic floor, elimination)
Samana Vayu (inward + centering, navel, assimilation)
Udana Vayu (upward + outward, throat/head, expression)
Vyana Vayu (circulating + integrating, full body, coordination)
How to feel and work with each current on the mat
Practices to cultivate energy balance, intention, and inner alignment
Ideas for integrating Vayus into your teaching, breathwork, sequencing, and daily living
Whether you're a student, teacher, or simply someone seeking more clarity and vitality, this episode will help you deepen your understanding of subtle energy and reconnect to your inner wisdom.
♀️ Want to go even deeper? Lauren’s 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training begins in January 2026 and includes full training on subtle anatomy, energetics, and yogic philosophy.
Learn more: trueloveyogakc.com/yoga-teacher-training
Takeaways
Prana = vital life force; Vayu = wind/movement
The 5 Vayus represent directional flows of energy in the body
Awareness of these flows enhances physical, emotional, and spiritual balance
You can work with the Vayus through asana, breath, meditation, and intention
Knowing which Vayu is deficient or dominant can guide self-care and practice
You don’t need to memorize them to begin noticing energetic shifts
Subtle body awareness creates a more integrated, intelligent yoga practice
The Vayus can inform decisions, boundaries, digestion, voice, and vision
Teachers can use the Vayus to sequence, theme, and assist more effectively
Each Vayu has a role in our healing and wholeness
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