Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Kapalabhati Pranayama Posted By : Subodh Gupta

Kapal in Sanskrit language means Forehead, and Bhati means Light. Practicing Kapalabhati on regular basis brings a state of light and clarity to the frontal region of the brain with the inner radiance. Kapalabhati is a highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise.

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One Response to 'Yoga: Three reasons you should not do Kapalabhati Pranayama Posted By : Subodh Gupta'

  1. Dr. Vapresh Sayangi - November 25th, 2006 at 1:22 pm

    In Kapalabhati Pranayama, the inhalation is slow and passive and require only releasing tension in the abdominal wall. On the other hand, the exhalation is active, sharp and vigorous. Normally exhalation takes one fourth of the time of inhalation. Quick exhalation and natural inhalation follows each other.

    The breathing exercise activates and invigorates the liver, spleen and the abdominal muscles. It balances and strengthens the nervous system, tones the digestive organs and improves digestion. It develops strength and stamina and it teaches to coordinate the abdominal muscles.

    Kapalabhati Pranayama is especially effective in lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) in the lower parts of the lungs. It cleanses the lungs and entire respiratory system. The blood is purified and body gets an increased supply of oxygen to all cells.

    On a mental level it energizes and prepares the mind for meditation, it removes sleepiness and removes sensory distraction from the mind.

    Kapalabhati should be practiced on an empty stomach, three to four hours after a meal. It is best to practice it after asanas and before meditation.

    Dr. Vapresh Sayangi
    http://www.beauty-fit.info


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