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Individuals with any type of medical condition, the elderly, children below 14, women who are pregnant or suspect they may be pregnant are advised to seek professional medical advice before practicing this technique. Viewers who are not on two-way video conferencing are cautioned that they are practicing these techniques at their own risk."}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"Steps_to_be_followed:","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Steps to be followed:"}]},{"type":"list","ordered":false,"items":[[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"PASHCHIMOTTA ASANA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"SEETHKAAREE PRAANAAYAAMAA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"PAVANA MUKTHA ASANA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRINETRA KUMBHAKA"}]}],[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA"}]}]]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"PASHCHIMOTTA_ASANA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"PASHCHIMOTTA ASANA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 2, VERSE 26"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Prasaarya Paadau Bhuvi Dhanda-Roopau"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Samnyastha-Bhaalam Chithi-Yugma-Madhye|"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Yathnena Paadhau Cha DhruthauKaraabhyaam"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Yogeendra-Peetam Pashchimoththaanam Aahuhu ||2.26||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Having spread both the legs on the ground stiff like a stick, the heels not touching, one should bend forward and rest the forehead on the knees and hold the feet with the hands."}]},{"type":"image","align":"left","imageId":11741524,"src":"http://www.nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20%28g_u2_v26%29%201_2.JPG","alt":"Paschimottama Asana","width":400},{"type":"image","align":"left","imageId":11741526,"src":"http://www.nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20%28g_u2_v26%29%202_2.JPG","alt":"Paschimottama Asana","width":400},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Sit with the legs stretched, the heels not touching one another"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bend forward"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Place your forehead on the knees"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Catch hold of the feet with your hands"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Remain in this pose 30 seconds"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN PASHCHIMOTTA ASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"SHEETHALEE_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"SHEETHALEE KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"GHERANDA SAMHITA, UPADESHA 5, VERSE 73"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Jihvayaa Vaayum Aakrushya"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Udare Poorayet Shanaihi |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kshanam Cha Kumbhakam Krutvaa"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Naasaabhyaam Rechayet Punaha || 5.73 ||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The breath has to be filled in the abdomen by drawing air through the tongue. After having retained the breath for a moment, the exhalation should be done through the nostrils."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Close the eyes"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Protrude your tongue as much as possible"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Roll the sides of the tongue like a tube"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Now inhale through the tube formed by the tongue"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"After inhaling, close your mouth"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"For a moment hold the breath"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Exhale through both the nostrils"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this for 3 minutes"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN PASHCHIMOTTA ASANA, NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"SEETHKAAREE_PRAANAAYAAMAA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"SEETHKAAREE PRAANAAYAAMAA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"HATHA PRADEEPIKAA, UPADESHA 4, VERSE 43"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Seethkaam dadyaath sadaa Vaktre"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Ghraanenaiva Visarjayet |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Evam Abhyaasa-Yogena"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kaamadevo Dviteeyakaha ||4.43||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The breath needs to be sucked in through the mouth with a hissing sound and the exhalation to be done through the nostrils. By practicing this Kamadeva – the Cupid becomes the second."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Continue to sit in the same posture and close your eyes"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Press the lower teeth with the upper teeth and open the lips comfortably"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Suck air through the gaps in between the teeth"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Be aware of the sound produced"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"After inhaling close the mouth and exhale through the nose"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this for 7 minutes"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"NEXT-"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"PAVANA_MUKTHA_ASANA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"PAVANA MUKTHA ASANA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"YOGAASANAM, UPADESHA 3, VERSES 4&5"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dvayostu Paadayoho Paarshni Laatvaasva-svasvanitambake |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Jaanunee Vakshasi Saadhur Badhnaati Karabandhanaihi || 3.4 ||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Evam-vidha-Sthitir-yatra Thathra Vayumukthaasanam |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Bhavedanena Vashaashuddhir Malastha-Vayor-Mochanam || 3.5 ||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Having brought the two heels close to the perineum and having brought the knees close to the chest region, by the tying of the hands the noble soul one ties the knees. Where there is this kind of a posture, it is called Vayu/Pavana Muktasana. By this the large intestine gets cleansed by the release of the wind."}]},{"type":"image","align":"left","imageId":11741528,"src":"http://www.nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20%28Yogasana_ch3_v%204%2C%205%29%202_5.JPG","alt":"PAVANA MUKTHA ASANA","width":400},{"type":"image","align":"left","imageId":11741532,"src":"http://www.nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20%28Yogasana_cha3_v%204-%205%29_2.JPG","alt":"PAVANA MUKTHA ASANA","width":400},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"1.Be seated on the ground."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"2.Bring two heels close to perineal region."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"3.Keep the knees raised. Hold knees with two hands and press them against the chest."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"4.Remain in this pose for 30 second"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN PAVANA MUKTHA ASANA NEXT -"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"TRINETRA_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRINETRA KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 192"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Sakruth Chandrena Chaapoorya"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dhaarya Sooryena Poorayeth |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Niyamya Poorayennobhyaam"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Dhaarayithvaa Yathaa-Vidhi ||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Thrinethra-Kumbhakaha Prokthaha"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Thrinethrena Thrisiddhidhaha ||192||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Having inhaled through the left nostril and retained, inhale through the right nostril. Having then inhaled through both the nostrils, retain the breath (all these in one shot before exhalation). This is the Trinetra Kumbhaka – the giver of three siddhis – as explained by the three-eyed Shiva. -Kumbhaka Paddhati, 192nd Verse"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Inhale through the left nostril"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Without exhalation, inhale through the right nostril"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Again without exhaling, inhale through both the nostrils"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hold the breath as long as you can judiciously"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Now exhale through both the nostrils slowly and relax"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"IN PAVANA MUKTHA ASANA NEXT -"}]},{"type":"heading","level":2,"anchor":"TRISHOOLA_KUMBHAKA","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRISHOOLA KUMBHAKA"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"KUMBHAKA PADDHATHI, VERSE 193"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Ghonaabhyaam Cha Mukhenaapi"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Yugapath Poorayeth Sadhaa |"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Thrishoolinaa Trishoolaakhyaha"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kumbha Ukthas-Thrishoolanuth ||193||"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TRANSLATION","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Always inhale through the nostrils and mouth together at a time. This is called the Trishoola Kumbhaka – the remover of triple sufferings – as explained by the Thrishooli Shiva."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"TECHNIQUE","marks":["italic"]}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Inhale through the nostrils and also through the mouth simultaneously"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hold the breath as long as you can"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Now exhale through both the nostrils slowly and relax"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Do this 21 times"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"END OF KRIYA","marks":["bold"]}]}]},"images":{"11741524":{"id":11741524,"url320":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/320/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20(g_u2_v26)%201_2.webp","url1080":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/1080/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20(g_u2_v26)%201_2.webp","original":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/orig/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20(g_u2_v26)%201_2.JPG","sourceUrl":"https://nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20%28g_u2_v26%29%201_2.JPG","width":330,"height":219},"11741526":{"id":11741526,"url320":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/320/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20(g_u2_v26)%202_2.webp","url1080":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/1080/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20(g_u2_v26)%202_2.webp","original":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/orig/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20(g_u2_v26)%202_2.JPG","sourceUrl":"https://nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Paschimotta%20Asana%20%28g_u2_v26%29%202_2.JPG","width":330,"height":219},"11741528":{"id":11741528,"url320":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/320/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20(Yogasana_ch3_v%204%2C%205)%202_5.webp","url1080":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/1080/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20(Yogasana_ch3_v%204%2C%205)%202_5.webp","original":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/orig/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20(Yogasana_ch3_v%204%2C%205)%202_5.JPG","sourceUrl":"https://nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20%28Yogasana_ch3_v%204%2C%205%29%202_5.JPG","width":330,"height":219},"11741532":{"id":11741532,"url320":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/320/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20(Yogasana_cha3_v%204-%205)_2.webp","url1080":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/1080/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20(Yogasana_cha3_v%204-%205)_2.webp","original":"https://nithyanandapedia-images.nithyananda.ai/nithyananda-org/orig/nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20(Yogasana_cha3_v%204-%205)_2.JPG","sourceUrl":"https://nithyananda.org/sites/default/files/kriya-images/Pavan%20Muktha%20Asana%20%28Yogasana_cha3_v%204-%205%29_2.JPG","width":330,"height":219}}}