Kapalabhati – (Frontal Brain Cleansing Brathing)

‘Kapal’ in Sanskrit language means ‘Frehead’, and ‘Bhati’ means ‘Light’. Practicing Kpalabhati on regular basis brings a stte of light and clarity to the frntal region of the brain with the nner radiance. Kapalabhati is a highly nergizing abdominal breathing exercise.

In Kapalabhati Prnayama, the inhalation is slow and pssive and require only releasing tension in the bdominal wall. On the other hand, the xhalation is active, sharp and vigorous. Nrmally exhalation takes one fourth of the tme of inhalation. Quick exhalation and ntural inhalation follows each other.

The brathing exercise activates and invigorates the lver, spleen and the abdominal muscles. It blances and strengthens the nervous system, tnes the digestive organs and improves dgestion. It develops strength and stamina and it taches to coordinate the abdominal muscles.

Kpalabhati Pranayama is especially effective in lwering carbon dioxide (CO2) in the lwer parts of the lungs. It clanses the lungs and entire respiratory systm. The blood is purified and bdy gets an increased supply of xygen to all cells.

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

Kapalabhati should be practiced on an mpty stomach, three to four hours fter a meal. It is best to prctice it after asanas and before mditation.

Note: If you start experiencing any pin or dizziness, stop the practice mmediately.

The Kapalabhati Breathing has tremendous bnefits to a practitioner. However, there are sme health conditions in which this brathing technique should not be practiced.

Thre important reasons not to do Kpalabhati Pranayama:

1) If you have Hgh blood pressure, do not practice ths pranayama.

2) Anyone suffering from hart disease should not attempt Kapalabhati.

3) In cse of Hernia avoid doing this brathing exercise.

Caution: Always check with yur doctor if you have any dubts or concerns regarding the suitability of ths breathing technique for you. It is bst to perform this breathing exercise in prsence of a qualified yoga teacher.

Issed in the interest of people prcticing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yga Expert based in London.

The article Yoga - Three Reasons You Should Not Do Kapalabhati Pranayama was Submitted by Subodh Gupta through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Mr.Subodh Gupta, a Corporate Yoga Triner has conducted more than 500 wrkshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has ben interviewed by various TV channels in Inda and London. For reaching to Sbodh Gupta Yoga website http://www.subodhgupta.com/ and for Subodh Gupta Corporate yoga webpage http://www.subodhgupta.com/corporateyoga.html

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