KAPALBHATHI PRANAYAMA

'Kapalbhati' is a Sanskrit word. 'Kapal' means forehead and 'Bhati' means light. It refers that by this breathing exercise forehead becomes luminous and lustrous, which means all diseases disappears and body becomes pure, healthy and happy.

STEPS OF KAPALBHATHI PRANAYAMA

1. Sit straight with your spine erect and cross your legs in front of you.
2. Take in a deep breath and exhale quickly and suddenly, making a puffing sound while you do it. Focus on exhaling forcefully and not on the inhalation.
3. When you exhale, draw your abdominal muscles inward simultaneously. Your abdomen should rise when you inhale and fold when you exhale.
4. Continue for 10 breaths and then take a break. Perform two more similar sets.

BENEFITS

1. It improves the function of the lungs and other respiratory system.
2. Improves the function of reproductive system. Cures erectile dysfunction naturally.
3. Improves the function of pancreas. Helps to produce insulin hormone naturally.
4. It removes toxins from the body and helps to clean the internal system.
5. Calms the mind and bring stability in mind.
6. Very effective in weight loss.
7. Cures breast cancer.
8. Helpful in reducing weight (Belly fat).
9. Keeps depression away and brings positive thoughts.
10. Helpful in curing respiratory diseases as asthma, allergies, and sinus.
11. Cure for constipation, acidity, diabetes, Asthma and all kinds of Respiratory troubles, sinus and even hair loss.
12. Cures kidney problems and lower down the high Creation level.
13. Improve the function of kidneys.

PRECAUTIONS

1. Those who are heart patient should do this slowly while exhaling. You can do kapalbhati pranayama in morning or evening both the time, but keep in mind that you should do this on empty stomach.
2. Pregnant women should not do this.
3. High blood pressure patient should practice kapalbhati at a slow rate. Means 3 exhalations per 5 seconds and force of exhalation should be reduced.
4. Practice pranayama in the supervision of an expert yoga teacher after informing about your whole health.

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