vayu
/ˈvɑːjuː/
noun
- In Hindu mythology, the god of wind and air.
- The temple has a statue of Vayu riding a chariot pulled by horses.
- In the ancient texts, Vayu is described as a swift and powerful deity.
- Many prayers to Vayu ask for gentle breezes and good weather.
- A term for wind or air, especially in yogic or Ayurvedic contexts.
- Ayurveda teaches that balanced vayu leads to good health.
- The practitioner focused on the movement of vayu during the breathing exercise.
- In yoga, controlling the vayu in your body helps you feel calm.