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Day - Pranayama - Preparatory Pranayama

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What does Kapalbhati mean and why?

Skull, to shine. Kapalbhati is considered to be so cleansing to the entire system that, when practiced on a regular basis, the face shines with good health and radiance. The heat created by the pumping travels up and takes impurities with it.

What are the benefits of practicing Kapalbhati regularly (nasal, lungs, bronchial, gases, massages, abdomen, mind)?

Cleanses the nasal passage, drains the sinuses and eliminates accumulated mucus.
Greatly strengthens and increases the capacity of the lungs and intercostal muscles.
Removes bronchial congestion and spasm while also helping to relieve asthma.
Removes stale gases and old oxygen in the lungs, due to the forced exhalation.
Massages the intestines, stomach, liver, spleen, heart and pancreas through movement of the diaphragm and abdominal contractions.
Strengthens your abdominal muscles and improves digestion.
Refreshes and invigorates your mind and increases alertness as a result of the increase of oxygen to your brain.

What is Kapalbhati traditionally?

One of the six internal cleansing exercises, shat kriyas, rather than a form of pranayama. Nonetheless, is Kapalbhati, because of the pumping, an excellent breathing exercise to warm up the respiratory system and internally warm up your body.