Apana Vayu

Apana Vayu is a term from yogic and Ayurvedic traditions referring to one of the five major vital airs (Vayus) that govern various physiological functions in the body. In Sanskrit, “Apana” means “downward” or “away,” and “Vayu” means “wind” or “air.” Therefore, Apana Vayu is the vital force responsible for downward and outward movement in the body.