Importance of Kumbhaka in Prāṇāyāma
Introduction Prāṇāyāma is classically defined as the regulation of inhalation (pūraka), exhalation (recaka), and retention (kumbhaka). Among these, kumbhaka is considered the heart of prāṇāyāma practice. While inhalation and exhalation prepare the system, it is kumbhaka that truly transforms the mind, nervous system, and subtle energy body. 1. Meaning of Kumbhaka The word kumbhaka comes […]