Stomach Vacuum ("Agnisara Kriya")

Description

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, then lean your upper body forward, placing your hands on your thighs for support. Inhale deeply through your nose, then exhale completely through your mouth to empty the air from your lungs. With your lungs empty and holding your breath, gently pull your belly in and release it repeatedly and loosely, keeping your glottis closed and without taking in any new air. Continue this abdominal pumping movement for a few seconds without excessive strain, then relax and take calm breathing through your nose.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Stand Up

Difficulty

Difficult

Movement

Breathing

Contraction mode

Concentric