2. Puraka, Kumbhaka and Rechaka:
The meanings of these three important components of Pranayama are as given below:
Puraka means to inhale.
Kumbhaka means to retain the breath.
Rechaka means to exhale.
Antarika Kumbhaka means retention following inhalation. Bahya Kumbhaka means restrain after exhalation. If Kumbhaka is taken with Rechaka and Puraka, it is known as ‘Sahita Kumbhaka’, if it is taken without Rechaka and Puraka, it is known as ‘Kevale Kumbhaka’. One should practise Sahita Kumbhaka until Kevale Kumbhaka is accomplished.
The meanings of these three important components of Pranayama are as given below:
Puraka means to inhale.
Kumbhaka means to retain the breath.
Rechaka means to exhale.
Antarika Kumbhaka means retention following inhalation. Bahya Kumbhaka means restrain after exhalation. If Kumbhaka is taken with Rechaka and Puraka, it is known as ‘Sahita Kumbhaka’, if it is taken without Rechaka and Puraka, it is known as ‘Kevale Kumbhaka’. One should practise Sahita Kumbhaka until Kevale Kumbhaka is accomplished.