Unequal-ratio breath
Pranayama using an unequal ratio among inhalation, retention and exhalation (e.g. 1:4:2) to deepen its effect.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Contraindications & cautions
- avoid long retentions with hypertension, heart disease or pregnancy
- build the ratio gradually, never strain
Classical sources
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika — Chapter 2 — ratios of kumbhaka
- Patanjali Yoga Sutra — Sadhana Pada 2.50
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