Discourse on the Rising of the Breath

Hold the thumb and the forefinger together—as has been described—for as long as the breath Pavan: The vital air or life-force remains held in the forehead. 97.

The impurities of the intellect are erased, and all delusions of the mind vanish. Then, a great, supreme wisdom manifests there. From that beginning, practice everything once more. 98.

Thus ends the Gazing Action original: "Trataka Karma." Trataka is a purification practice involving staring at a single point or flame to develop concentration.

Now, the Sky-Moving Seal

Chaupai Chaupai: A four-line poetic meter
The practice of the Sky-Moving Seal Khechari Mudra: An advanced yoga practice where the tongue is rolled back into the nasal cavity to seal the life-force begins here. Through this, the breath is restrained at the palate. When the breath no longer obstructs the body, one should perform this ritual; trust these words of Shiva original: "Shambhu," a name for the deity Shiva, the traditional source of Hatha Yoga teachings.

First, for six months, one must work the tongue Rasana: The tongue until it attains the quality of fluid salinity.

Doha Doha: A rhyming couplet
With that, apply the scraper and move it toward the opening, my friend. Use the hand to perform the "milking" The practice of "milking" involves gently pulling and stretching the tongue to increase its length; keep the mind steady. 100.

Chaupai
The tongue is moistened like a diamond; then milk it outward and grasp it. In this way, the impurities of the tongue are removed; the practitioner is the one who releases it outward. Using the thumb and forefinger... one should not keep?... beneath the tongue, there are two channels: one is named Aruna original: "Arun," meaning reddish-gold and the second is named Shyama original: "Shyam," meaning dark or black. 2.

Stretching these, one clears the two paths. Slowly, through this pure method, mastery comes. Often, the tongue is "cut" from the mouth This refers to Chedana, the gradual surgical snipping of the frenulum (the membrane under the tongue) to allow it to reach the nasal cavity; it becomes soft, and the power of the Goddess original: "Ambika," referring here to the flow of internal energy or nectar increases. 3.

When it reaches the middle of the nostrils, only then is the practitioner's desire fulfilled. At first, do not stop the vibrations likely referring to the pulsing of the breath or energy; instead, stop them with the limb of the tongue. 4.

Then the entire tongue enters the hollow The "hollow" refers to the nasopharynx. The breath does not escape; every exit is blocked. Bind the neck and the jaw tightly; by restraining the breath Samira: Vital air in this way, one practices for a year. 5.

Thus ends the Sky-Moving Action

Now, the Accomplished Pose

Chaupai
Establish the Accomplished Pose Siddhasana: One of the most important seated meditation postures among all the various poses; know and honor it as the true seat. Take the foot which is called the right, and bring it to the sole of the