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TRANSLATION

By drawing the breath in through the mouth, make a hissing sound, without opening the mouth, and exhale through the nose. By practicing this, one becomes a second Kaamadevatha (god of love).

TECHNIQUE

  • 1. Stay in same asana
  • 2. Press the lower and upper teeth together and sepa rate the lips as much as comfortable
  • 3. Breath in slowly through the gaps of the teeth
  • 4. Listen to the sound of the breath as the air is being drawn in
  • 5. Close the mouth at the end of the inhalation
  • 6. Exhale slowly through the nose
  • 7. Do this 21 times

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  • 10. BHIDOKA ASANA JOGA PRADEEPIKAA, VERSES 184 - 188

(See Figure 10 p.113) HANDS GRABBING THE FEET

Prathama Baisi Dovu Paava Pasaarai Kachuka Urdhako Kurado Daare | Edayaammadhi Aantaro Raakhe Mudra Haatha Paramaana Su Daakhai || Phanaa Urdhako Uco Raakhe Khavaa Ubhai Godaa Mem Aanem | Tinake Madhi Jugata So Thaane || Kaakha Dovu Aisee Vidhi Daakhe Godanako Kaankhaa Dhigi Raakhe | Haatha DoU Padanamadhi Taane Tinako Ulata Ara Baahari Aane || Tina Kara Gahai Pagathalee DoU Kora Vaaralee Jaane SoU| Bhoopari Aani Lalaata Lagaavai Drishti Trikuteemaahi Taharaavai || Ihi Aasanasom Tejaro Teejee Paalee Jaa Ee | Udara Vithaa Naase Sakala Kaayaa Nirmala Thaaya ||

TRANSLATION-cum-TECHNIQUE

  • 1. Sit with stretched legs
  • 2. Spread the feet apart one cubit
  • 3. Bend the head forward
  • 4. Insert both the hands under the legs
  • 5. Now catch hold of the feet from outside
  • 6. Touch the ground with forehead
  • 7. Fix the gaze at the brow center
  • 8. Remain this asana for 30 seconds

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  • 11. SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 5, VERSES 73 & 74

Jihvayaa Vaayum Aakrushya Udare Poorayet Shanaihi | Kshanam Cha Kumbhakam Krutvaa Naasaabhyaam Rechayet Punaha || 5.73 || | Sarvadaa Saadhayet Yogee Sheethalee-kumbhakam Shubham | Ajeernam Kapha-Pittam Cha Naiva Tasya Prajaayathe || 5.74 ||

TRANSLATION

Draw in the air through the mouth (with lips contracted and tongue thrown out), and fill the stomach slowly. Retain it there for a short time. Then exhale through both the nostrils. Let the Yogi always practice this Sheethalee Kumbhaka, giver of bliss; by so doing, he will be free from digestion, phlegm and bilious disorders.