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MODULE-5 Shatkarma

Yogic Practices
This kriya should be learned by all the Yogis.

Time- Its practice should be done in early morning, before meals and on empty
stomach.

Benefits-

It massages all the abdominal organs and keeps them healthy.
Note It removes constipation and strengthens the digestive system.
Note: Patients suffering from hernia, ulcer, chronic renal and cardiovascular
diseases should not practice it.

6) KAPAL BHARTI

The meaning of the ‘Kapal’ is ‘the brain’ and ‘Bhati’- to shine, i.e, kriya that
cleans and shines the brain is called Kapalbhati.

Fig.19.5: Kapal Bhati

Method

1) Sit in Padmasan or Sukhasana with straight spine.
2) Keep both hands on the knees.

3) Take a deep breath normally by relaxing the abdominal muscles.
4) Exhalation should be rapid and forceful while the inhalation is normal.

5) Holding of breath is not done in Kapal bhati. Only exhalation and inhalation
is practiced.
6) Exhalataion is the main part of Kapalbhati.

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