Cryptic crossword clue
Essential life force, as replaced by priest in yogic pose 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PRANA

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The straight part
We know that "Essential life force" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case essential life force = prana.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRANA mean?

PRANA noun
  1. Respiration, breathing, seen as a life principle or life force.

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