KAPALBHARATI

In sanskrit kapal means fore head hence with the help of this pranayama the fore head becomes shiney and it cures many diseases.

Method :-

Sit erect in any Asana (Padmasana, Samasana, or in any comfortable Asanas) spreading out some sittina matarial.


Put both hands on respective knees.


Exhale forcibly through both the nostrils. Simultaneously abdomen will be drawn in.


Soon after completing exhalation with jerk, take the breath in and bring the abdomen in previous position.

Important:-

Remain composed while exhaling.


Those having throat infection, should exhale air touching it to the nostrils.


Those having too much sneezing tendency, should practise it with contracted glottis producing sound as in Ujjayi.

Benefits :-

This is very useful in asthma, cold and constipation.


Liver and sple en are made strong and efficient through its practice.


This makes repiratory rhythm constant.


Those suffering from diabetes should not practise it.


Those having complaint of ulcer or bile in abdomen should not practise it.