Breath of Fire (Kapalabhati) - Modified

Benefits:

  • Increases the flow of oxygen throughout the body
  • Tones abdominal muscles
  • Strengthens the diaphragm
  • Increases energy
  • Improves concentration

Steps:

  • Stand with your feet close together and parallel (not turned out), standing tall, extending your spine (or sit comfortably with your spine extended and long)
  • Gently close your eyes or look down slightly
  • Close your mouth and begin breathing through your nose
  • Take a long slow inhalation, allowing your belly to gently expand
  • After inhaling completely, exhale vigorously by quickly pulling in your abdominal muscles.  This will cause a short forceful expulsion of air through the nose.
  • Allow air to passively begin to come back in (for just a second or two), then exhale vigorously again through your nose
  • Continue pumping your abdominal muscles every two to three seconds to expel air through your nose
  • Repeat 12-15 times
If you begin to feel light headed, stop and take a few long slow gentle breaths.  When you feel ready to try this breath again do it at a slower pace (pumping your breath out every 4-5 seconds)

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