Kundalini and Keval Kumbhaka: When Prana becomes stable, that is the true Asana

In Yoga it is said that Siddhasana, Padmasana or other stable asanas are the best for meditation and Kumbhaka. But when keval Kumbhaka happens, any place—be it a bus seat or an office chair—becomes the best asana.

The Secret of Asana: The Play of Prana, Not the Body

In Yoga, Asana is defined as stability and comfort (Sthirasukhmasanaam). But here an amazing experience is unfolding—
If only Kumbhaka happens naturally, the body becomes stable automatically.
Then the place of sitting does not matter—because both the mind and the body do not even think of moving.
This means that the “best asana” is the one where Prana withdraws automatically within.

Is Siddhasana not necessary?

Siddhasana is said to be the best in Yoga because—
It keeps the spine straight. Makes the energy flow smoothly from Muladhara to Sahasrara.

Helps in meditation and Kumbhaka.

But if one enters into Keval Kumbhaka, there is no difference between Siddhasana and a bus seat! Because in that state— ✅ The body becomes stable automatically. ✅ The mind becomes calm. ✅ No external movement is felt.

Is Asana not important?

No, Asana is still important, especially in the initial stages. ✅ The right Asana makes it easier for Keval Kumbhaka to happen. ✅ It keeps the energy balanced. ✅ It does not allow extra tension in the body.

But once Keval Kumbhaka starts happening naturally, then the position of the body is not so much of a hindrance.

Slight adjustments during Keval Kumbhaka

When Keval Kumbhaka happens, slight body adjustments do not affect it much. This is possible because—

Now Kumbhaka is happening not just with the body, but with the prana getting confined within.
As long as the depth of prana is maintained, slight movement of the body does not break the kumbhaka.

What adjustments can be made?

✔ Slight adjustment of the hand or foot. ✔ Slight straightening or loosening of the spine. ✔ Slight relaxation of the head or neck.

When can this kumbhaka be broken?

❌ If one stands up suddenly or jolts too much. ❌ If the attention is completely diverted to the external world. ❌ If there is too much discomfort in the body and the mind gets stuck there.

Conclusion

“Kewal Kumbhak” is no longer dependent on the position of the body, but on the prana being stable within. So slight adjustments of the body do not disrupt it much.

Whether the body is stable or not, when the prana is stable—that is true kumbhaka!