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    Pranayama

    Breathing Exercise

    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.


    Based on a book by B.K.S Iyengar
    Light on Pranayama: The Yogic Art of Breathing
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