KAPALBHATI Pranayama || Indian Fitness Club

Description

The word kapalbhati is made up of two words, kapal meaning skull (here skull includes all the organs under the skull too) and bhati means shining, illuminating. Due to the process, the organs under the skull mainly the brain and the small brain are influenced in a good manner.
There is no age bar in practicing Kapalbhati pranayama and even children can practice this. But, pregnant ladies, heart patients and high blood pressure. As yoga and pranayama was invented in India it is more suitable to Indian climatic conditions. The best place for pranayama is peaceful area with greenery where there is abundance of oxygen. However, the best time for pranayama is early morning when stomach is empty. But, it can be practiced five hours after taking food. Some patients of chronic diseases are advised to practice pranayama twice a day. After Kapalbhati Pranayama food should not be taken for at least half and hour. A little amount of water can be taken if needed The word kapalbhati is made up of two words, kapal meaning skull (here skull includes all the organs under the skull too) and bhati means shining, illuminating. Due to the process, the organs under the skull mainly the brain and the small brain are influenced in a good manner.anytime. It is very easy to practice for everyone. The primary thing is to breathe in normally and breathe out forcefully so as to influence the organs of the abdominal area.

How to do

• Keep breathing gradually while sitting in Padmasana .
• Inhale and start performing Kapalbhati as stated before, that means a strong Rechaka, natural Pooraka and again strong Rechaka and natural pooraka.
• Keep on doing this rotation swiftly in rhythmic manner.
• Perform as many cycles as possible and then keep breathing gradually. All these processes are included under one cycle of Kapalbhati.

Benefits of Kapalbhati

Kapalbhati Pranayama also helps reduce abdominal fat, fight obesity, tone abdominal muscles and bestow core abdominal strength and power. It also reduces stress and emotional debris. The path of purification of nadis increases the enhances vitality of life-force and rejuvenates Kundalini Shakti in the body. In addition to that there are many secondary benefits.

• Generates heat in the system to help dissolve toxins and waste matter.
• Adds luster and beauty to your face.
• Cautions for Kapalbhati Yoga Pranayama (Kapal Bhati Breathing Exercise):
• If you feel dizzy or nauseous you should slow down the force and pace of Kapalbhati pranayama or stop entirely and return to normal breathing.
• If you have acid or heat related gastric issues such as ulcers you should use caution with Kapalbhati Pranayama.
• Kapalbhati is not to be practiced by those suffering from high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke or epilepsy.
• If you need to cure your bod then Kapalbhati can do wonders. It also helps in regaining poise in emotions.

The mind has immense power and it has been well researched and documented. If you can use this incredible power to achieve extraordinary success in any walk of life. Kapalbhati can be a powerful tool in your hands. Kapalbhati when done correctly - with medium speed for less than 30 minutes there is no need to do it in conjunction with sheetali. However, in hot and humid days if your Pitta composition and if you feel heat is intolerable for you then you can avoid doing Kpalbhati. Don't go against your body and listen to its voice

Caution

• The level of common person can go up to 200 repetitions. It is not advisable to increase the number beyond that.
• Patients suffering from heart trouble, lung trouble should practice this under an expert guidance.
• Those suffering from diseases of blood circulation should perform the process very carefully.
• They should perform the process under the guidance and care of experts.