Step 5: Bahih Kumbhaka (Breathing Technique)
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Step 5: Breathing Technique - Bahih Kumbhaka
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण Kumbhaka Paddhithih, Verse 31
रेचयित्वा बहिर्वायुम् बाह्याकाशे क्रमेनयथ् ।
धारयेथ् प्रथथोयोगी बहिह-कुम्भस्थु रेचितह
Rechayithvaa Bahirvaayum
Baahyaakaashe KramenaYath |
Dhaarayeth PrayathoYogee Bahiha-
Kumbhasthu Rechitaha || 31 ||
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Akashic Revelation
A Yogi should retain the breath
outside after exhaling
slowly. This is called Bahih
Kumbhaka.
Technique
1. Remaining in Vajrāsana, Slowly exhale
2. Retain the breath as long as
possible outside without any
visualization.
3. Then slowly relax and inhale.
4. Repeat this Kumbhaka 21 times.