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Kapālabāthi

Kapālabāthi is not a prānayāma, it is a Kriya. Because we practice it with all other breathing(prānayāma) exercises I have listed this in prānayāms also.
Technique:
  • Sit erect in any Meditaive Asanas preferably Vajrasana. 
  • Adopt chin mudra with both the hands.
  • place the back of the wrists on respective knees.
  • exhale forcefully with both the nostrils.
  • Suck the abdomen in as you exhale.
  • One exhalation is counted as one stroke.
  • slowly start with 30 strokes per min. Gradually increase the pace and reach 180 strokes per min.
  • slowly start practicing for one min and increase the time up to 15-20min.

Note:
  • Here one should do take active inhalation. 
  • Exhalation is active and inhalation is passive.
  • Do not rush to increase the pace or time, as it is very hazardous. 
  • Slowly and gradually only have to increase.

Limitaions:
  • People suffering from High B.P, any kind of Heart problems, spinal injuries, Vertigo should not attempt this practice.

Benefits:
  • Removes all residual air/gas from the lungs.
  • Cleanses the lungs.
  • Activates the brain cells.
  • Relieves from stress.
  • Reduces fat in and around the belly.
  • Removes constipation. Increases Digestive power.
  • Very good practice for Diabetic people. 
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Slow and study wins the race.

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