breath retention

kumbhaka pranayama


inhale deeply and slowly through your nose

feel the air travelling down your body allowing your belly to fully expand

hold your breath for 10 seconds

after 10 seconds, inhale a little more through your nose, feel your belly expand a little more and your chest begin to rise

hold your breath for as long as you can

fully exhale through your mouth

focus on bringing your belly in and underneath your rib cage, completely breathing out all of the air in your lungs

that completes one cycle


repeat cycle for 2–5 mins