Kapalabhati, also known as Breath of Fire or skull shining breath, is a yoga breathing exercise that involves quick, forceful exhalations and passive inhalations. It’s a type of pranayama, or breath control.
Benefits
– Cleansing: Helps remove toxins from the body
– Stress relief: Can help reduce stress and improve concentration
– Respiratory health: Can support respiratory function and is especially helpful in winter
– Cardiovascular health: Can improve cardiovascular health
– Mental health: Can improve mental health
– Physical health: Can improve physical health
– Abdominal workout: Works the diaphragm and deep abdominal muscles
How to do it:
-Start slowly and build up to a faster pace
– Focus on the forceful exhalation, not the inhale
– Contract your abdominal muscles
Exhale through your nose
Tips
– Form is more important than speed
– If you’re new to yoga or exercise, start slow and practice modifications
– You can practice Breath of Fire before yoga
