3 Techniques for Refining Breath of Fire (Kapalabhati) for Digestion, Core Strength & Detox

Breath of Fire is a type of Pranayama, which are yogic breathing practices designed to purify the body, strengthen the body’s systems and cleanse the respiratory system. Pranayama also tunes the mind and establishes greater capacity for concentration and presence.

This video has three tips for improving your practice of this breathing so that your effort is as beneficial as possible. Over time, you will build up your practice so that you can practice a long and healthy pranayama session with consideration of all these techniques while calm and focused.

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00:00 - How to Use Kapalabhati Breath
00:50 - A Story of The Power of Breath of Fire
02:00 - Benefits of Practicing Breath of Fire
03:00 - Considerations for Staying Calm and Relieving Tension While Practicing
05:05 - Avoiding the shallow inhale during the practice, Exhaling with Purpose
06:10 - Involve the core and the depths of the body to encourage core integration
08:45 - Setting the Foundation for Sitting and Practicing Kapalabhati Breathing
09:45 - Demonstration of Kapalabhati Breathing (Breath of Fire)