Kapalbhati Pranayam

  • Sit in any meditative posture. Close the eyes and relax the whole body. Now, inhale deeply through both nostrils while expanding the chest.
  • Expel the breath with forceful contractions of the abdominal muscles and relax.
  • Do not strain.
  • Continue active/forceful exhalation and passive inhalation.
  • Complete 30 rapid breaths, then take a deep breath and exhale slowly.
  • This is one round of Kapalabhati.
  • Each round shall be followed by deep breathing.
  • It is important to note that there should be forceful exhalation by contracting the abdominal muscles, without any undue movements in the chest and shoulder region. Inhalation should be passive throughout the practice.
  • Repeat this exercise for 3 rounds with 20 breaths each in the beginning.