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Extended-exhale breath

Lengthening the exhalation until it is roughly twice the inhalation — the most reliable way to shift the body toward rest.

reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha

Contraindications & cautions

  • shorten the exhale if the following inhale becomes a gasp
  • stop and breathe normally if you feel light-headed or tingly
  • not a replacement for prescribed blood-pressure or cardiac medication

Source: Ojastha editorial — classical hatha yoga texts and modern therapeutic practice. pending provider validation

Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.