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Kumbhaka (Breath Retention) – Its Technique, Advantages and Precautions Image by  Shahariar Lenin  from  Pixabay   Kumbhaka is retention of breath in hatha yoga practice of Pranayama. When you inhale and then hold the breath it is called Antara Kumbhaka. When you exhale and then hold the breath, it is called as Bahya Kumbhaka. How to do Kumbhaka ·          Sit in a cross legged or lotus position. ·          Inahle through nose fully. Hold the breath for 6 seconds. ·          Exhale. Now again hold for 6 seconds. Increase the holdig of breath for 1 second every day. Goal is to reach the maximum of 32 seconds breath hold. Advantages of Kumbhaka (Breath Retention) ·          Holding the breath allows larger quantities of oxygen and Prana to be stored. ·      ...