Swooning breath
A retention breath with chin lock and soft inner gaze that brings a swoon-like, blissful stillness of mind (advanced).
reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Contraindications & cautions
- advanced only; not for beginners
- low or high blood pressure
- heart conditions
- pregnancy
- requires a teacher
Classical sources
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika — Chapter 2 — Murccha kumbhaka
- Gheranda Samhita — Chapter 5 — Murccha
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.