Welcome. You are about to practice —the internal pause. In yogic breathwork, Antarvasana is the natural, effortless gap between the inhale and the exhale… and between the exhale and the next inhale. It is not forceful retention. It is a resting space. A doorway to stillness.

| Format | Description | |--------|-------------| | | Social media reel: “What is Antarvasana?” with a demo pause | | Loop track | 10 min of breath cues + silence (pause, inhale, exhale, pause) | | Yoga nidra bonus | Add Antarvasana between body scan phrases | | Pranayama primer | Before Nadi Shodhana or Kumbhaka practice |

Science shows that focused meditation can regulate heart rate and lower stress levels.

Inhale… Exhale… No control. Just observation. Notice the tiny stillness at the end of your exhale. That flicker of silence before the next breath begins. That small gap is Antarvasana.

Background scores and foley sounds (like footsteps, rain, or city traffic) are used to create a "theater of the mind," making the listener feel like they are part of the scene.

Slowly lengthen your inhales again. Let the pause dissolve into natural rhythm. Antarvasana teaches you that … Between two actions… There is always a space of peace. You can return to it anytime. When you’re ready… gently open your eyes.

“Hold the breath for a moment, feeling a subtle expansion in the chest, as if your heart is a blossoming flower.”

Come into a comfortable seated position, or lie down on your back. Close your eyes. Let your hands rest on your belly or thighs. Take three natural breaths… just noticing.

5–7 minutes Style: Calm, instructional, meditative Background music suggestion: Soft drone or ambient silence