Yes, you do. It is called Bahya Kumbhaka.

It does not play any significant role. That you can hold breath after exhaling is obvious and yogis probably talked about it. Doesn't change the fact though that Pranayama is all about holding breath after inhaling. That is basically the core goal.

No, that is not the only core goal. Pranayama has many breathing exercises with many different goals.

And cronopios is right:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumbhaka

Different pranayamas have different goals. Check out Bhastrika pranayama for instance.

okay, I'll have another look at it. anyway - my intention was not to disregard breathing techniques where breath holding after exhalation plays a role. I do a few of them on a regular basis. I just don't like the Navy Seals practice Pranayama sentiment. can't even say why exactly.

> I just don't like the Navy Seals practice Pranayama sentiment.

Me either, its like two annoying memes are trying to breed a memeplex together.