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Step 2: Antah Kumbhaka (Breathing Technique)

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप पम्ग Kumbhaka Paddhathih Verse 28

सुषुम्पग्ून ूत्न निनव्ककेि चेूस् व्रचेिष-म्गून चुनग सुऽप्-कुम् कृवुनदू् suṣumṇāntargataṃ tasyāṃ nirvikalpena cetasā dhārayen-mārutaṃ yogi so'ntaḥ-kumbhaḥ śivoditaḥ Akashic Revelation

When the marut (prana) is retained in sushumna without any mental distraction by a yogi, it is called antah-kumbhaka by Siva.

Step 2: Breathing Technique – Antah Kumbhaka

  • 2. Inhale through both the nostrils
  • 3. Hold the breath
  • 4. Exhale slowly and open your eyes and relax
  • 5. Repeat this Kumbhaka 21 times.