Kapalbhati Pranayam Benefits | कपालभाती प्राणायाम के फायदे

Kapalbhati Pranayama Video by Varsha Anthony, Yoga Siromani from The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Netala, Himalayas.

Kapalbhati is a very powerful breathing exercise that not just helps you lose weight but is also considered to be cleansing to the entire system that, when practiced on a regular basis, the skull (and the face) shine with good health and inner radiance.

In Sanskrit “Kapal” means forehead/skull; “bhati” means shining; Pranayama means Control of the Prana (the subtle energy of the vital breath) / breathing technique. 

Benefits of Kapalbhati Pranayama

Physical Benefits:

• Kapalbhati cleanses the nasal passage, bronchial tubes, lungs and entire respiratory system.
• It strengthens and increase the capacity of the lungs and intercostal (ribcage) muscles.
• Kapalbhati helps to drain the sinuses and eliminate accumulated excess mucus.
• As the lungs are cleansed, excess carbon dioxide is eliminated. This permits the red-blood cells to suck in more Oxygen, increasing the richness of the blood.
• The blood is purified and toned; the body gets an increased supply of Oxygen to all cells.
• 80% of the toxins in our body are released through the outgoing breath. Kapalbhati pranayama detoxifies all the system in our body.
• The abdominal contractions of Kapalbhati massage the liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach and heart, thus invigorating them.
• Abdominal muscles are strengthen; digestion is improved. 
• Regular practice of Kapalbhati is also beneficial for belly fat loss.
• The regular practitioner of Kapalbhati enjoys blooming vigor and improved health.

Mental Benefits:

• Kapalbhati calms and uplifts the mind.
• It brings an increase in alertness as a result of the increase of oxygen to the brain.
• It creates a feeling of exhilaration.
• Kapalbhati activates Pranic energy.