A short guided instruction by Niraj Naik introducing and demonstrating kumbhaka (breath retention) practices, specifically nishesha rechaka and antara kumbhaka. It explains techniques for exhale retention and inhale-hold (including pelvic floor engagement), the sensation of intermittent hypoxia, and recommends repeating rhythmic breathing (20–30 reps) followed by exhale breath retention.
Breath retention kumbhaka. Actually what we use is a form of it called nishesha rechaka. Breathe in.
And then breathe out.
Let go of any remaining air and hold your breath, narrowing the lungs. When you get that first stage to breathe, count down in your head. This will actually help you go beyond the comfort zones and you'll start to feel a rush sensation. This is going to be bringing in the of sense second component of kumbhakas Antara kumbhaku Full yogic breath in. Hold your breath in and you can also pull up the pelvic floor muscles on your inhale. Screw up your forehead slowly and hold your breath on the inhale for as long as you can. You'll actually find that if you kiss but don't put too much force, you won't be able to talk because you need air to be able to talk. When there's no air, it allows you to get into this state called intermittent hypoxia much faster, more effectively. So you're doing 20 to 30 reps of rhythmic breathing followed by breath retention on the exhale.