Kapalabhati: A Gentle Skull-Shining Breath for Mornings
Kapalabhati is a series of short, active exhales from the belly with relaxed, passive inhales. Practised gently in the morning, it is a quick way to feel alert. Learn it slowly — the aim is rhythm, not force.
This tip is scheduled for Tuesday 24 November 2026 — you’re early. It’s all here already; enjoy.
How to do it
- Sit tall on a cushion or chair, on an empty stomach.
- Take a normal breath in.
- Exhale sharply through the nose by snapping the lower belly in. Let the inhale happen by itself.
- Start with 20 slow pumps, about one per second.
- Rest: breathe slowly and naturally for 30 seconds.
- Repeat for 2 or 3 rounds only.
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