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 Kapalbhati Pranayam – Steps and Benefits Kapal means forehead. Bhati means shining and Pranayama means control of breath. Kapalbhati pranayama is a very powerful breathing exercise that not just helps us lose weight but also brings our entire system into a perfect balance. When we do pranayama 80% of the toxins of our body are released through the outgoing breath. Regular practice of Kapalbhati pranayama detoxifies all the systems our body. Kapalbhati means shining forehead. This is what happens when we do practice it regularly. Our forehead glows and intellect becomes sharp, refined with regular practice. How to do Kapalbhati Pranayama Sit comfortably with spine erect in Vajrasana or any comfortable sitting pose. Place hands on the knees (if sitting in sukhasana)or thighs(if sitting in vajrasana). Take a deep breath. Exhale continuously through the nose. As you exhale the stomach goes in. Exhalation should be forceful and active. Inhalation happens automatically.

Bhastrika Pranayam – Steps and Benefits Bhastrika pranayama is a breathing technique which generates heat in the body. As per ayurveda it is especially beneficial for people who have Kapha body composition or are water dominated. Bhastrika pranayama looks similar to Kapalbahti but is different from it in two major ways. Kapalbhati breathing exercise involves stomach and mimics sneezing. Bhastrika on the other hand involves chest and lungs. In Bhastrika Pranayama both inhalation and exhalation are forced. It is like post running panting. Benefits of Bhastrika Pranayam It is good for giving oxygen to brain. It benefits the nervous and the motor system. It is great for energizing the body and the mind. It is good for people with depression and anxiety. It helps in treating fibrosis. It is great for lungs and people who suffer from repetitive cough, flu, respiratory issues, allergies or breathlessness. It helps to strengthen immunity. It checks sleep apnea as well.

Apan Vayu Mudra for Heart Problems Apan Vayu Mudra is hand gesture which helps in promoting a healthy heart. It balances body elements. Human body is made of five elements Fire, Air, Water, Space and Earth. These five elements are denoted by five fingers of our hands. Thumb represents Fire element, index finger represents Air element, middle finger represents space element, ring finger represents earth element and little finger represents water element. When these five elements remain in balance it creates health, harmony and vitality. Imbalance of these five elements would cause disease and sickness. Hand mudra is formed with one or more fingers coming in contact with the thumb to complete the electric circuit and facilitate the flow of life energy throughout the body. This results in balancing of body elements represented by these fingers. Apana Vayu Mudra is also known as Mrita-Sanjeevani Mudra because Yoga experts believe that this mudra can reduce the risk of lif