Sama vritti

Kumbhaka terminology

Sama vritti, also known as equal breathing, is a pranayama (breathing exercise) technique in yoga. The term "Sama vritti" is derived from Sanskrit where "Sama" means "equal" and "vritti" means "fluctuation" or "movement". This practice involves inhaling and exhaling for the same duration, promoting balance and calmness in the mind and body.

Practice

Sama vritti is typically practiced in a comfortable seated position, such as Sukhasana (Easy Pose) or Padmasana (Lotus Pose). The practitioner inhales through the nose for a count of four, holds the breath for a count of four, exhales through the nose for a count of four, and holds the breath out for a count of four. This cycle can be adjusted to different counts depending on the practitioner's comfort and experience level.

Benefits

The practice of Sama vritti is known to have several benefits, including:

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Improving concentration and focus
• Enhancing lung capacity and respiratory efficiency
• Promoting a sense of balance and well-being

Related Practices

Sama vritti is one of many pranayama techniques. Other related practices include:

• Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
• Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath)
• Bhramari (Bee Breath)
• Ujjayi (Victorious Breath)

See Also

• Pranayama
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Asana
• Hatha Yoga
• Sukhasana
• Padmasana