Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c16.233

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c16.233

(4) *Śvāsa-praśvāsa*, inspiration and expiration. This refers to the practice of *prāṇāyama* or regulation of breath as an aid to concentration. Drawing in the breath is *pūraka*; holding it within is *kumbhaka*; and expelling it is *rechaka*. The natural respiration disturbs this process of regulation of breathing.

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