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Note: Through perfection of this practice, the adept becomes like the
god Kamadeva. Kama means 'desire' and deva means 'master', therefore, through this practice desire is mastered and a state of balanced purification is achieved.
BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA
Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath)
Sit in a comfortable meditation asana. The spinal cord should be erect, the head straight and the hands resting on the knees in chin orjnana mudra. The ideal posture for this practice is padmasana or siddha/ siddha yoni asana. The position of nadanusandhana asana, which is used in nada yoga, may also be utilised as follows. Sit on a rolled blanket with the heels drawn up to the buttocks. Place the feet flat on the floor with the knees raised and the elbows resting on the knees. (For full details refer to Bihar School of Yoga publication Yoga and Kriya). Close the eyes and relax the whole body for a short time. The lips should remain gently closed with the teeth slightly
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