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Kapal Bhati Pranayam Yoga is a breathing practice said to have almost unlimited positive effects on the body and our overall health. For sure, this "shining forehead" practice is great for the circulatory and respiratory systems.

Very simply, Kapal Bhati Pranayam Yoga is the practice of forceful exhalation. Practitioners are to breathe in normally but then should exhale as quickly and fully as possible. This activates the abdominal muscles, massages the organs of the abdomen, and strengthens the lower back muscles. At a pace of about 2 seconds per breath, you want at first to practice this form of yogic breathing for about one minute. Slowly over time you can increase to a continuous five minutes of practice in this yoga form each day.

CAUTION: If you suffer from a heart condition or high blood pressure, this practice is not recommended.

Natural Cures: Kapal Bhati Pranayam Yoga breathing is believed to be particularly effective as a natural remedy for breathing disorders such as asthma. Additionally, it will invigorate the body as a whole, make the skin lustrous, improve stomach function, restore the digestive system, and even cure serious diseases.

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Glowing Skin, Toned Stomach

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Posted by Priyanka (Mumbai, India) on 12/30/2013
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A friend of mine used to practice Kapal Bhati everyday for 10 mins and she had lovely glowing skin. Also even when she put on weight, her stomach always looked toned. She never put on even a bit in her stomach area even when she had gained almost 25 pounds. Her father who is 65 years old also does yoga daily and he is extremely fit and looks like he is 10 years younger. So Kapal Bhati is a very effective way of getting flat and toned abs and looking young.

Initially you should start by doing it only for 1-2 mins because one might feel dizzy or nauseous, but with daily practice you will get used to it. Please find the link attached to get an idea about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y3ZOCXEX98

Melasma

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Posted by Sandy (Bangalore, India) on 04/09/2008
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My aunt had melasma. She started ding Kapalbhati pranayam and the melasma reduced within a few weeks and went away completely in a couple of months. In India, yoga master Ramdev Baba's style of doing kapalbhati Pranayam is the most popular. Here is the link to see how it is done:

http://knowyoga.org/tiki-index.php?page=Kapal Bhati Pranayam

If you do it, do write back in a month to let us all know if your melasma has faded. Good wishes! (I do kapalbhati everyday for other health benefits and like Ramdev Baba says, it seems to cure all problems.)

Replied by Lisa
(Sante Fe, New Mexico)
04/08/2008

I've read all your suggestions and thoughts about melasma. I must admit, this is the most feedback I've seen thus far! I too suffer from this disgusting patchy face look. I have it on my cheeks, forehead and upperlip just like most of you. I've tried creams, OTC and prescription, the only thing that faded was my money! I've tried Apple cider vinegar and currently trying a cream with "tepezcohuite" a mexican remedy. So far its been 3 days and I know I must give it some time, I wanted to wake up and see instant results but thats dreaming. I plan to give it 4-6 months of fair trying. I'll keep you posted on how its working for me. if all else fails, I'm interested in the hydrogen peroxide remedy. Has anybody heard about laser tx? I'm getting desperate that I'm thinking about that route. I'm at my wits end with melasma. I feel people are concentrating on my melasma rather than me

Replied by Pk
(Denver)
09/19/2017

Hi Lisa,

How did the breathing techniques go? Did they help clear up your melanoma? It looks like 2008 was the last time you posted. Hopefully you can give us all an update.

Thanks.

PK

Migraines, Constipation, Skin, Immune System

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Posted by Sandy (Bangalore, India) on 04/09/2008
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After I started doing kapalbhati pranayam, my migraines reduced, face glows. No more constipation (elimination is very good) and stomach has become flatter). I don't get colds either. Also, I steadily loose weight when I do this regularly.

I practice Kapalbhati Pranayam as taught by swami Ramdev. He says this pranayam is a cure-all. Here is a link to view how the pranayam is done: http://knowyoga.org/tiki-index.php?page=Kapal Bhati Pranayam

Replied by Nila
(Hyderabad, Ap, India)
01/19/2010

hi sandy, even am having constipation and have started doing kapalbahti from 2-3 days how much time does it take to completely cure?



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