Saturday, July 18, 2020

Yogic Breathing, Kapalbathi

Kapalbathi 
Kapal means Skull, bathi means cleansing.
Kapalbathi is Skull shining.
In Kapalbathi inhale passive and exhale forcibly.
Practice in empty stomach. So the best time to practice is early morning.
While inhaling  fill the tummy with air and while exhaling tuck in the tummy.
Benefits 
1.Aids in digestion.
2.Removes acidity.
3.Reduces belly at. 
4.Removes toxins in the body.
5.Improves brain functions.
6. Enhances memory.
7. Aids in weight loss.
Sit tall. Sit cross legged on the ground.
Take a few normal breaths. Hold chin mudra and place on your thighs.
Inhale and exhale forcibly with a sound.
If you are doing for the first time, go for a count of 10. Then increase slowly. The thumb rule is to complete 1 breathing in a second. So 60 in 1 minute. Take your own time to do it at ease. When you are comfortable do it for 5 minutes.
If you feel any discomfort, stop it and take a break.
If you are having high blood pressure please consult with your doctor before starting.

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