Kapalabhati: Health experts and doctors recommend yoga, pranayama and meditation to stay healthy. The practice of yoga and pranayama proves to be very beneficial especially for those who suffer from stress, anxiety and depression. By doing pranayama, the body feels energetic and many health problems go away. Along with this, the practice of Kapalabhati helps in improving physical, mental and emotional health and also strengthens the lungs. In this article, Rajneesh Sharma, yoga teacher of Yosom Yoga Studio, Noida, shares the benefits of practicing Kapalabhati Pranayama regularly, after knowing which you will also start practicing Kapalabhati.
Benefits of Kapalabhati
Yoga teacher Rajneesh Sharma says that regular practice of Kapalabhati has many benefits including improving overall health. But high blood pressure patients and people suffering from chest pain during pregnancy should not practice Kapalabhati without consulting an expert and doctor.
1). Strengthening the respiratory system
Regular practice of Kapalabhati Pranayama improves the flow of oxygen in the body, which reduces respiratory problems. Its practice increases the capacity of the lungs and strengthens the respiratory system.
2). Improves digestion
The practice of Kapalabhati Pranayama activates the abdominal muscles, which helps the digestive system to function properly and can relieve problems like constipation, indigestion and gas. Regular use of Kapalabhati helps in proper digestion of food, which relieves stomach problems and also keeps the weight under control.
3). Reduces stress
The practice of Kapalabhati is beneficial for those who suffer from stress and anxiety. Regular practice reduces mental stress and anxiety and calms the mind. Actually, when someone practices Kapalabhati Pranayama regularly, it increases the amount of oxygen in the brain, which gives a feeling of mental peace.
4).Improves blood circulation
While practicing Kapalabhati, a person takes deep breaths, which improves blood circulation in the body. With good blood circulation in the body, all the organs get adequate nutrition and oxygen.
5). Glow on skin
The practice of Kapalabhati Pranayama increases the natural glow on the skin. Actually, the absorption of nutrients in the body improves with the practice of Kapalabhati, which gives a natural glow to the skin.
6). Detox
Kapalabhati Pranayama helps in removing toxins from the body. During Kapalabhati, the internal organs of the body are cleaned through the process of breathing. Due to which the body gets detoxed and toxins are removed.
7). Helpful in managing diabetes
Regular practice of Kapalabhati Pranayama helps to control blood sugar levels in the body. Kapalabhati Pranayama stimulates the pancreas, which helps in the production of insulin.