Savithri Pranyamam. Although the name of this pranayamam or its measurements is not given in this poem, I see a good correlation between the two here. This pranayamam is done in the following way with the help of the Phrase: Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya (five letters in Tamil). Say this word eight times within your mind and count with your fingers. At the end of full inhalation hold the breath for four counts of Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya. Then exhale for eight counts of chanting. After complete exhalation, hold the breath for four counts of Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya. At this
