Question

What is the recommended time period for the practice of Kumbhaka (Pranayama) according to Hatha Pradeepika ?

Answer 1

Early morning as of ample availability of fresh air and should be done in airy and open place

Answer 2

Early morning is recommended time period for the practice of Kumbhaka (Pranayama) according to Hatha Pradeepika.

Hatha Pradeepika

• The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a medieval scripture on yoga that was written in the 1350s.
• The Nath Yogi Swatmarama is the author of the text. Pradipika means "light" or "illumination", "ha" means "sun", tha means "moon", yoga or yug means "join". It means joining moon and the sun.

Time period recommendation to perform this task:

• It is suggested to perform this task early in the morning because the mind is active in the morning.
• Sun rays are pleasant.
• Fresh air.

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