The cupped shape of the hands creates a "vessel" that prevents energy from leaking outward, instead focusing it toward the practitioner's core.
Samputa Kumbhaka is classically defined in texts like the Gheranda Samhita as a method of breath retention involving the simultaneous application of Jalandhara and Uddiyana Bandhas. While the standard practice focuses on the anterior-posterior compression of the thoracic cavity, the variation known as Parshva Samputa introduces a lateral flexion component. This paper explores the physiological implications of Parshva Samputa , hypothesizing that lateral flexion during breath retention creates asymmetric intra-thoracic pressure gradients. The study aims to measure oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate variability (HRV), and tidal volume in practitioners performing standard vs. lateral Samputa, proposing that Parshva Samputa may facilitate targeted ventilation of the lateral lung lobes and stimulate the vagus nerve via distinct mechanical pathways. parshva samputa
Parshva Samputa represents a sophisticated evolution of standard breath retention. By integrating lateral movement with the "boxing" of breath, practitioners may achieve a more comprehensive ventilation of the lungs and a deeper modulation of the autonomic nervous system. Further clinical trials are recommended to validate its therapeutic potential. The cupped shape of the hands creates a
Hemodynamic Stability and Pulmonary Mechanics in Parshva Samputa Kumbhaka : A Comparative Analysis of Lateral Breath Retention heart rate variability (HRV)