"Pranayama" according to Hatha Yoga Pradipika Pranayama described in Hatha Yoga Pradipika has been called Kumbhaka, Swami Swatmarama ji while describing Pranayama has said - Suryabhedanmujjayi Sitkari Sheetali tatha. Bhastrika Bhramari Moorchchha Plavnityashtakumbhaka. (H.P- 2/44) सूर्यभेदनमुज्जयी सीतकारी शीतली तथा। भस्त्रिका भ्रामरी मूर्च्छ प्लव्नित्याष्टकुंभका। (हठ योग प्रदीपिका - 2/44) That is, there are eight types of Kumbhak (Pranayama)- Suryabhedan, Ujjayi, Sitkari, Sheetali, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Murcha and Plavini. Their description is as follows- 1. Suryabhedi Pranayama - Describing Suryabhedan or Suryabhedi Pranayama in Hatha Yoga Pradipika, it has been said that - Spreading a suitable seat in a holy and flat place, sit on it comfortably in any posture like Padmasan, Swastikasan etc. and keep the spine, neck and head straight. Then slowly supplement with the right nostril i.e. Pingala Nadi. Do Abhyantar Kumbhak. At the time of Kumbhak, keep Moolabandha and...
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