intermediate

Skull Shining Breath

Kapālabhātī

kah-PAH-lah-BAH-tee

A powerful cleansing technique (Kriya) characterized by forceful exhalations and passive inhalations. It purifies the frontal brain, clears the sinuses, and energizes the entire system.

Mudra:Jnana Mudra
Bandhas:
Mula Bandha (Root Lock),Jalandhara Bandha (Throat Lock)
CleansingHeating
The Practice Flow
1

Sit tall, relax the belly.

2

Exhale forcefully by snapping the navel back.

3

Allow the inhale to happen naturally and passively.

Foundation

Find a firm seated position. Keep the chest and face completely still.

Hand Position

Jnana Mudra on the knees.

Focus only on the 'pump' of the exhale. The inhale is a silent reaction.

Default Ratio

rapid-exhale

Inhale : Exhale

Advanced Ratio

rapid-exhale

Inhale : Retain : Exhale : Suspend

Nostril Focus:Both Nostrils