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Step 2: Samana Kumbhaka (Breathing Technique)

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Step 2: Breathing Technique

Samana Kumbhaka

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Kumbhaka Paddhathih, Verse 62

नाभावापूर्य वायुश्-चेद्-देहे व्याप्य विधारितः
कुम्भिते ज्वलनं ध्यायेत् समानस्य तु कुम्भकः

Nābhāvāoūrya vāyuś-ced-dehe-
vyāpya vidharithaḥ
Kumbhite jvalanam dhyāyet
samānasya tu kumbhakaḥ

Akashic Revelation

When this vayu is filled up into the
navel and held with concentration
on fire, it is Samana-Kumbhaka

Illustration of Samana Kumbhaka technique

Technique

  1. Remaining in Vajrāsana, Inhale completely till the navel is filled.
  1. While inhaling visualize that the prana is spread and held all over the body.
  1. Hold as long as you can judiciously.
  1. While you hold, visualize the fire element in your navel region.
  1. When you cannot hold any more, exhale
  1. Repeat this Kumbhaka 21 times.
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