Kapalbhati (Brain Stimulating Pranayama)

Technique

• Sit in Vajra Asana. Close fists of both hands with the thumb inside and place them on the thighs touching each other. This is Maha Mudra.
• Inhale in a mild, slow, long manner and exhale quickly and forcibly by contracting abdominal muscles with a backward push for as many times as possible. Inhalation and exhalation occur simultaneously. Inhalation is mild and silent and exhalation is forceful and vehement. There is no retention in this Pranayama.

Beginners can do it 20 to 30 times. Gradually increase the frequency to about 100 strokes/minute. After the round take a deep breath and gradually exhale.

Benefits of Kapalbhati

• Cleanses respiratory system and nasal passages.
• Asthma is relieved. Carbon dioxide is eliminated. Aids proper heart functioning.
• Cleans capillaries of the remotest part of the body.
• Every single cell in the brain is stimulated to an extraordinary level. One of the best techniques to improve intelligence and creativity.