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TOPIC: KAPALBHATI

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KAPALBHATI

KAPAL+BHATIKAPAL = CRANIUM

Kapalbhati is a practice which brings a state of light or clarity

to the frontal region of the brain also known as

FRONTAL BRAIN CLEANSING

BHATI=LIGHT

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1. Sit in a comfortable meditative

asana with the hands resting onThighs.

2. Close your eyes and relax the

whole body. Focus on your

breathing pattern and be relaxed.

Take 2-3 deep breaths.

3. The head and spine should be

straight.

TECHNIQUE OF KAPALBHATI

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3. Exhale through both nostrils with forceful contraction of

the abdominal muscles.

Exhalation (active) Inhalation(passive)

4. After completing 10 rapid breaths in succession inhale

and exhale deeply. Allow the breath to return to normal.

This is ONE round

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KAPALBHATI

The exhalations should be forceful.

This is similar to that of blowing your nose.

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BREATHING

Rapid breathing should be from the

abdomen and the shoulders and the face

should remain relaxed.

DURATION

Practice up to 5 rounds .

KAPALBHATI

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Kapalbhati should be performed empty

stomach, 3 to 4hrs after meals.

If dizziness is experienced stop the practiceand sit quietly for some time and practice

with more awareness and with less force.

If problem continues ,consult a competent

teacher.

PRECAUTIONS

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LIMITATIONS

Should notbe

practicedby people

HEARTDISEASE

HIGHBLOOD

PRESSURE

DURINGPREGNANCY

EPILEPSY

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Rejuvenates Tired

Cells And Nerves

Balances

Strengthens the

nervous system

Keeping The faceyoung Shining

And Wrinkle Free

Tones the

digestive organs

PHYSICAL

BENEFITS

http://ehumanbiofield.wikispaces.com/The+Nervous+System

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RespiratoryDisorder

Obesity

DiabetesAlleviates LowBlood Pressure

THERAUPETIC

BENEFITS

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It Energizes TheMind For Mental

Work.

Purifies TheNadis

RemovesSleepiness

Effects The AjnaChakra

MENTALAND

SPIRITUAL

BENEFITS

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REGULAR AND SYSTEMATIC

PRACTICE

This Kriya Should Be Performed On Daily Basis Under TheProper Guidance. Keeping Into Mind Its Various Limitations

Benefits And Precautions.

As We Know It Has Various Benefits:Increases The Amount Of Oxygen And Decreases The

Carbon-dioxide In The Body.

Which Leads To Proper Functioning Of Respiratory

System.

Tones The Digestive OrgansHelps In Curing Problems Of Obesity,diabetes,constipation,

Cold And Cough, asthmatic Disorder .

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COMMON MISTAKES

Contracting the

shoulders to push

the air out when

exhaling

Too much tensing of

facial muscles to force

the air out of the nose.

Moving the back and

dropping of chest on

exhalation

Contracting the

abdominal muscles

while inhaling.

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RECAPTULATION

What Was The Topic Of The Lesson Today?

Kapalbhati.

What Is The Meaning Of Kapal And Bhati?

Kapal Means ForeheadAnd Bhati Means Light.

Any One Benefit Of Kapalbhati?

Helpful in Respiratory Disorders.

Any one limitation of Kapalbhati?

Heart patients should not perform this.

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REFERENCES

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha By Swami Satyananda

Saraswati.(Bihar School Of Yoga).

Hatha Yoga Pradipika.(Bihar School of Yoga).

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