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Step 2: Gadā Kumbhaka (Breathing Technique)
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Step 2: Breathing Technique - Gadā Kumbhaka
Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण
Kumbhaka Paddhathih,
Verse 112
उभाभ्यां पूरणं यत्र रेचनं सूर्य-वर्त्मना गदा-
कुम्भःशिवेनोकोतो योगिनो बल-कारकः
ubhābhyāṁ pūraṇaṁ yatra
recanaṁ sūrya-vartmanā
Gadā-kumbhaḥ śivenokoto
yogino bala-kārkaḥ
Akashic Revelation
Inhalation through both the
nostrils and exhalation through
the right nostril (sūrya-nāḍī) is
called Gadā-Kumbhaka by Śiva,
which gives vigour to the Yogis
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Technique
1. Adopt either Padmāsana or Ardha Padmāsana.
2. Inhale through both the nostrils.
3. Hold the breath.
4. Exhale through the right nostril.
5. Repeat this Kumbhaka 21 times.
