Pooraka

Pooraka :
To perform the Pooraka efficiently, first perform a gradual Rechaka and then start Pooraka. While inhaling air, the soft palate of the breathing tube in the throat area should be pressed a little so as to ...

Pooraka is inspiration of air, kumbhaka means retention, and rechaka is expiration. It can be said that kumbhaka is pranayama and pranayama is kumbhaka, not pooraka and rechaka, which are natural processes. Kumbhaka is again of three types.

“If there is no steadiness in the movement of recaka (exhale) and pooraka (inhale), then the balance of the heart could be upset, which could weaken it (Jois, Yoga Mala p. 65, 2002).” ...

See also: Pranayama, Prana, Breath, Kumbhaka, Kumbha