<![CDATA[Patients after pulmonary tuberculosis treatment can still experience residual respiratory disorders that impact breathing comfort and functional capacity. Pranayama, a breath regulation technique in yoga, has the potential to be a complementary intervention to support respiratory rehabilitation. This study aims to describe the application of pranayama as a yoga-based intervention in rehabilitative nursing care for patients after pulmonary tuberculosis treatment. This study used a comparative case study design on two post-pulmonary tuberculosis patients in the Waingapu Community Health Center, East Sumba Regency, in April 2026. Patients were selected purposively based on the criteria of having completed at least six months of tuberculosis treatment, experiencing residual respiratory symptoms, and being in a stable clinical condition. The intervention, in the form of pranayama exercises, was carried out for five sessions (30–45 minutes per session) which included demonstrations, guided exercises, and independent exercises. Data were obtained through nursing assessments, observations, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively and comparatively. Both patients showed improvements in breathing comfort, ability to control breathing patterns, and independence in performing pranayama exercises after the intervention. Despite variations in response to the exercise, all respondents demonstrated improved activity tolerance and ability to perform the exercises independently, tailored to their individual conditions. Pranayama has the potential to be a safe and easily implemented yoga-based complementary nursing intervention in the rehabilitation of post-pulmonary tuberculosis patients, supporting the recovery of respiratory function and increasing patient independence in managing their health.]]>
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