prana
Prana is the mysterious life force said to pervade the cosmos, attainable merely through inhalation and exhalation. Countless practitioners believe that mastering it will usher in enlightenment, yet most find themselves tethered to chairs with labored breaths. It is claimed that striking an Instagram-ready pose amplifies its benefits, inevitably reducing devotees to obsess over their yoga mat patterns. In the end, inner peace and well-being may depend more on the art of self-talk than on proper breathing. Or perhaps it is simply a whimsical breeze indulging in private monologue.