Pranayama Main







Bāya kumbhaka

Baya Kumbaka refers to the time after exhalation and before inhalation. In advanced stages the lungs are completely emptied but it is also done with a little air left in the lungs.

During Bāya kumbhaka a lock can be performed. It is called Uddīyana Bandha. The head is dropped and the lock of Jālandhara Bandha are also performed during Uddīyana Bandha.

"The is a deep change in the mind waves when the lungs are completely empty. It is a time if deep detachment"