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.