Why is Kumbhaka in Pranayama Important? with David Garrigues from yoga means to restrain Watch Video
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Description: Download a Guide to Pranayama at Vimeo On Demand.nhttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/17935nhttp://www.davidgarrigues.comnnThe main reason why pranayama is one limb of only eight limbs in ashtanga yoga is because of the role that kumbhaka (breath retention) plays in concentrating awareness and contemplating the mind. Retaining the breath is a principle means of restraining thought, of brininging about the ultimate goal of yoga:
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