Kapalbhati is a technique in which belly intentionally draws in to produce forced & sharp (active) exhalations through nostrils followed by automatic passive inhalations.
Ramdev baba kapalbhati pranayam is very good for learning.
When pranayama added into Kapalbhati, it becomes a practice to consciously watch your breath and movements of inner organs while Prana drawing in and out of the body.

Although, In hatha yoga pradipika, kapalbhati’s picture depicts like this.
Perform exhalation and inhalation rapidly like the bellows (of a blacksmith). This is called kapalbhati and it destroys all mucus disorders.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Kapalbhati’s rapid exhalation functioning release about 80-90% of body toxins. Another name of Kapalbhati is ‘Bhalabhati’ (Bhala means Head) in a way to cure anemia.

Kapalbhati is also one of 6 kriyas or Shatkarma mentioned in ancient yogic text Gheranda Samhita. Other 5 Kriyas of Shatkarma are:

Dhauti – For purification of the food pipe
Neti – For purification of nasal cavities
Nauli – For purification of the digestive organs
Trataka – To strengthen eyes
Basti – For cleaning large intestine
Kapalbhati – For purification of the head region

Meaning of Kapalbhati
Sanskrit word kapalbhati is the made up of ‘Kapal’ & ‘Bhati’.

Kapal means ‘Skull or Frontal head‘ & Bhati means ‘Shinning‘.

In this way, combining terms together

Kapalbhati means skull shinning. It’s a yogic breathing technique which makes the forehead shine as well as influences the working of the small brain.

Eyes muscles which are connected at the backend of small brain also has a relaxing effect by exhaling action of kapalbhati.

Benefits of Kapal Bhati Pranayama
Increases the metabolic rate and aids in weight loss
Clears the nadis (subtle energy channels)
Stimulates abdominal organs and thus is extremely useful to those with diabetes
Improves blood circulation and adds radiance to the face
Improves digestive tract functioning, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients
Results in a taut and trimmed down belly
Energizes the nervous system and rejuvenates brain cells
Calms and uplifts the mind

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