Just Breathe :: Puraka ~ Rechaka ~ Kumbaka
Lately, I have been thinking, talking about and trying out a whole lot of breathing!
In Sanskrit, the word puraka is used to mean inhalation. Rechaka is exhalation. The pause or gap between the breaths is referred to as kumbaka. This kumbaka gap or space is infinite, timeless and can help extend the life force within the body.
The word Prana means life and yama means extension of this life force. Your life force or "aliveness"is encapsulated by the breath for it is within a puraka and rechaka that our entire lifetimes are sealed.
So let's work on a simple exercise today....
Breathe in as slowly and attentively as possible for about 10 seconds noticing each and everything about the process as you do so. Then hold or retain this breath for another 10 seconds, slowly exhale for 10 seconds and repeat the process. Do this for about a minute. If you wish you can leave me a question or comment about your experience.
Have to go out and teach a class now...more later and by that I mean real soon!
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