Among the five directional pranic winds, Vyana Vayu governs expansion. It flows outward from the centre to the periphery, distributing prana through the entire body and integrating the functions of all other Vayus.
Vyana is responsible for coordination, circulation and cohesion, both physically and energetically. It’s the Vayu that helps everything work together, seamlessly and intelligently.
What is Vyana Vayu?
The Sanskrit word Vyana means “diffusing” or “pervasive.” Vyana Vayu has no single seat in the body; instead, it flows through all tissues, organs and energetic pathways (nadis), supporting vitality and responsiveness.
It governs the communication between systems, whether between the senses and the brain, the limbs and the spine, or the breath and the heart.
Key functions
This expansive energy supports:
Vyana Vayu and the chakras
Though it flows through the entire body, Vyana Vayu is energetically associated with the Svadhisthana Chakra, the seat of fluidity, adaptability and connection.
When balanced, Vyana brings a sense of wholeness. Movement feels integrated. Energy flows freely. When imbalanced, one may feel scattered, stuck or unable to synchronise physical and mental processes.
Signs of imbalance
Imbalance may manifest as:
How to balance Vyana Vayu
Balancing Vyana Vayu involves awakening awareness of the whole system, and inviting fluidity, rhythm and inner cohesion.
Asana
Focus on full-body integration:
Pranayama
Meditation & Mudra
Lifestyle support
Bringing Vyana Vayu awareness into practice
Vyana Vayu teaches the art of connection: the relationship between breath and body, body and mind, teacher and student. It is the subtle force that helps everything function in harmony.
When this Vayu is refined, it becomes easier to feel at home in the body, to trust internal signals, and to move and teach with a sense of integration. A balanced Vyana Vayu supports fluidity, clarity, and presence, both in practice and in the wider rhythm of life.
