What is Kapalbhati Pranayama?

In this article, we discuss What is Kapalbhati Pranayama? The word Kapalbhai is derived from the Sanskrit word “Kapal” means Skull and “Bhati” means shine. When you perform Kapalbhati Pranayama, your skull shines like a Sun. This is an alternate yogic breathing technique considered a “Kriya” or Internal purification practice.

What is Kapalbhati Pranayama?

Kapalbhati pranayama is considered an intermediate to advanced breathing technique. It is believed to cleanse the internal organs, energize the nervous and circulatory systems, as well as improve metabolism. In addition, many yogis practice this pranayama technique to clear the nadis. 4 Methods of Nadi Shodhan Pranayama. What is Nadi Shodhan?

Kapalbhati pranayama increases oxygen supply in the body, which can promote clarity of mind and focus. According to Hatha yoga practitioners, the kapalbhati technique cleanses the body of all impurities. This pranayama same as Bhastrika Pranayama What is Bhastrika Pranayama? The only difference is that exhaling of breath is fast in  Kapalbhati Pranayama,  let us know the methods of Kapalbhati Pranayama .

Method :

Step 1.: Choose a Clean and calm place to perform Pranayama

Step 2.: Sit on your yoga mate with “Padmasana” or “Siddh Asana” or “Sukh Asana” (Cross legs position) where you can sit comfortably long time. You’re both hands on your knees with Gyan mudra.

 

Step 3.: Keep your spine, neck and head straight line.

Step 4.: Inhale breath from both nostrils gently.

Step 5.: Exhale breath from both nostrils forcefully.

Step 6.: Take a full breath into your lungs up to your throat

Step 7.: After completing 20 repetitions (Inhale and Exhale 20 times)

Step 8.: Deep inhale and do Antar Kumbhak for some seconds (hold your breath inside)

Step 9.: Focus on Agna Chakra while retaining your breath inside (Antar Kumbhak)

Step 10.: This is one chakra (Set) repeat 3 Sets.

Note: While inhaling breath from the mouth, keep your focus on your nose tip.

Time :

5 to 10 minutes according to disease.

Benefits.:

• This Pranayama gives calmness and freshness.
• Remove disabilities and constipation.
• Remove laziness.
• Remove excess fat from the stomach area.
• Remove so many chronic disease-related stomachs.
• Remove toxic elements from the body.
• Beneficial in weight control.
• Lungs become strong.
• Beneficial in thyroid, sinus and tonsil.
• Remove inflammation of the throat.
• Remove “Vat dosh”, “Cough dosh” and “Pitta dosh”
• The immune system becomes powerful.
• Improve the digestive system and Metabolism system as it increases gastric fire.
• Oxygenates the blood, increasing the vitality of all organs and tissues.
• Helpful to remove stress and anxiety.
• Sharpen your brain and memory power, therefore beneficial for students.

Cautions:

• Kapalbhai Pranayama performs slowly and gently when someone suffering from the mentioned disease.

1. High Blood Pressure.
2. Infection in the eye and ear.
3. Gastric trouble or ulcer.

FAQs.:

Q1: Who can do Pranayama?

Ans: Anyone can do Pranayama from 18 age to 99 years of age, provided A person not suffering from any health-related issues or has undergone some treatment.

Pregnant lady not to perform pranayama or take advice from a medical practitioner.

Q2: Is Pranayama beneficial for weight loss?

Ans: Yes definitely

Q3: How many times practice this Pranayama?

Ans: Kapalbhati Pranayama, perform up to 5 to 10 minutes only.

Q4.: When should practice this Pranayama?

Ans.: Any suitable time, morning or evening. More beneficial while performing in the morning as there is a fresh oxygen level.

Q5.: Is this Pranayama can do after a meal?

Ans.: No, never perform Kapalbhati Pranayama after a meal.

Q6.: Is this Pranayama can do before a meal?

Ans.: Yes, you can do Kapalbhati Pranayama before a meal but do a relaxing Asana like Shavasana after performing this Pranayama then take a meal at least after 15–20 minutes.

Q7.: Can student perform Kapalbhati Pranayama?

Ans.: Yes, definitely to increase memory power.

Q8.: Can this Pranayama perform in Summer?

Ans.: NO, as this is a heat-generating breathing technique one should not perform in summer.