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Pranayama Techniques – Kapalabhati / Kapalbhati & Bhastrika


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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we systematically present kapalabhati and introduce bhastrika.

Objective

Be familiar with teaching considerations and instructions for kapalabhati, a kriya known as skull shining breath, and review an introduction to bhastrika (bellows breath).

Description

Discuss the importance and implications of the fact that kapalabhati is not a pranayama practice but rather is a kriya. Explain the fundamental purpose of the practice and other reported effects. Describe four suggestions for mindfully preparing to practice kapalabhati and give instructions for practice. Provide a variation that experienced practitioners might wish to try. Describe bhastrika and explain when these breath practices are contraindicated.

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