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Kevala Kumbhaka — Spontaneous Retention
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Kevala Kumbhaka — Spontaneous Retention — Visualizer
The animated breathing visualizer for Kevala Kumbhaka — Spontaneous Retention is available to Akash practitioners and above.
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Practice Notes
The pinnacle of prāṇāyāma — kevala kumbhaka is the state where breath suspension arises spontaneously, without deliberate effort. This guided version uses a 30-second retention as a training wheel toward the unmediated state. The nervous system enters deep parasympathetic dominance. Only suitable for advanced practitioners who have stabilized in antara kumbhaka for extended periods.
Phase Breakdown
| Phase | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inhale | 4s | inhale |
| Sustained retention | 30s | retain |
| Exhale | 8s | exhale |
One cycle: 42sTotal: 126s
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The breath is mapped. The sādhana awaits.
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