“According to Krishnamacharya,
one who has not mastered the Bāhya Kumbhaka,
has not mastered the breath.”
– TKV Desikachar 1988

“Moving into the posture after the exhale (Bāhya Kumbhaka) is an adaptation.”
– From study notes with TKV Desikachar England 1992

“Explore the Antar Kumbhaka with a soft holding.
Explore the Bāhya Kumbhaka with a firm surrender.”

Postural Practice Pointer 2 –  Jumping and the Bahya Kumbhaka
“Jumping should be soundless and always on the Bāhya Kumbhaka or pause after the exhale.”

Bhāvana for the Breath in Āsana, Mudrā and Prāṇāyāma

• Pūraka – Lifting from the Viśuddhi Cakra
• Antar Kumbhaka – Expanding from the Anahāta Cakra
• Recaka – Contracting from the Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra
• Bāhya Kumbhaka – Sustaining from the Mūlādhāra Cakra

viniyoga Vignette 1 – Antar and Bāhya Kumbhaka in Āsana