Spiritual & Meditative

The Tantric Pause (Bhairava/Kumbhaka)

Structure

Bringing absolute awareness to the void or 'gap' exactly at the end of the inhale and the end of the exhale.

Benefit & Nervous System Impact

Dissolves the ego into pure consciousness; Downregulating.

Duration & Rationale

Variable (Achieving non-dual states)

Best For

Advanced realization, stillness.

Good If Combined With

Vijnana Bhairava Tantra meditations.

Source / Origin

Kashmiri Shaivism (Tantra)

Intensity & Safety

Low