Kapalbhati Breath
Ready to begin?
Find a comfortable position
- Sit upright with a straight spine.
- Perform 30 quick exhales (1 per second), pulling navel inward.
- Inhale passively between exhales.
- Avoid if pregnant or hypertensive.
Kapalbhati Breath: Energize and Detoxify Your Body
Kapalbhati breath, also known as the skull shining breath, is a powerful and energizing yogic breathing practice that can help to detoxify your body, clear your mind, and boost your energy levels.
How it works:
This technique involves a series of forceful exhalations and passive inhalations. The forceful exhalations help to clear your lungs and sinuses, while the passive inhalations allow your body to relax and absorb oxygen.
Benefits:
- Increases energy and alertness
- Detoxifies the body
- Improves digestion
- Strengthens the abdominal muscles
How to practice:
- Sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight.
- Inhale deeply, and then begin a series of forceful exhalations, drawing your abdomen in with each exhale.
- The inhalations should be passive and automatic.
- Start with a round of 20-30 breaths, and then gradually increase to 100 or more.
- Rest for a minute between rounds.