Kapalbhati PDF
Kapalbhati PDF
Kapalbhati PDF
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
PRECAUTIONS:
Sit up straight in a comfortable pranayama position and close your eyes. Relax and draw your focus
inward
Take one long inhale and exhale before you begin
Inhale
Begin to forcefully exhale by pushing the air out using your rectus abdominis muscles (abs)
In between exhales, passively inhale. The inhales should be a natural refilling of your lungs and your abs
should relax while inhalation occurs
Be sure to keep your face relaxed and the rest of your body still. Only your abdominal area should be
contracting and expanding with your breath
Start with about 10 breaths per round. At the end of the round, come back to normal breathing
Eventually you can build up to 50 breaths per round. Advanced practitioners can do 60-100 breaths or
more per round
Practice up to 5 rounds
TAKEAWAYS: