Pranayama

One full breath cycle A full cycle of breathing consists of an inhalation, holding the breath, exhalation and holding after exhalation. In sanskrit these are as follows: Inhalation - Puraka - Sanskrit Retention - Antara Kumbhaka - Sanskrit Exhalation - Rechaka - Sanskrit Retention - Bahya Kumbhaka - Sanskrit The mind should feel no strain after a breath. Over time try to relax deeply when performing pranayama.

Yoga Breathing Puraka - Yoga Breathing Antara Kkumbhaka - Yoga Breathing Rechaka - Yoga Breathing Bahya Kumbhaka - Yoga Breathing Anuloma - Yoga Breathing Cycle - Yoga Breathing Jalandhara Bandha - Yoga Breathing Pratiloma  - Yoga Breathing Uddiyana Bandha - Yoga Breathing Viloma

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