Yoga is a beneficial way to keep the body healthy. Regular practice of Yogasana not only keeps the body but also the mental health healthy. That means yoga is considered beneficial for both physical and mental health. Many types of diseases affect our bodies and brain. Just as different medicines provide relief from different diseases, similarly different yoga asanas provide relief from many diseases. However, if you expect many health benefits from any one yoga, then you can practice pranayama. Pranayama not only promotes positive energy in the body but also improves digestion. Practicing various types of pranayam is considered beneficial in balancing hormones, promoting blood circulation, and improving physical coordination.
According to health experts, the daily practice of Kapalbhati Pranayam also has a good effect on kidney-liver health. Know the health benefits of practicing Kapalbhati Pranayam and the complete process of doing Kapalbhati in the next slides.
How to do Kapalbhati Pranayam?
To do Kapalbhati, sit in Padmasana and make Chitta Mudra with both hands. Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly. During this, pull the stomach inward. If you are starting to do Kapalbhati then practice only for 5-10 minutes and increase the practice with time.
Benefits of Kapalbhati Pranayam
Practicing this yoga helps in increasing the level of oxygen in the blood.
This combination of breathing increases lung capacity and strengthens the lungs.
Kapalbhati helps in removing toxic and other waste materials from the body.
Regular practice of Kapalbhati helps control the level of bile and increase the metabolic rate.
This yoga asana is beneficial for activating brain cells and improving memory and concentration power.
The practice of Kapalbhati relieves anxiety and stress.
Kapalbhati is also beneficial in making the skin healthy and glowing.
Regular practice of Kapalbhati is also beneficial for people who have asthma and sinus problems to get rid of these diseases.
The practice of Kapalbhati can be beneficial in relieving many stomach problems including improving digestion-related problems.
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