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Technique

Kapalbhati (Skull-Shining Breath)

A rapid, forceful-exhale / passive-inhale pattern used to prime the nervous system before other breathwork or to activate the body — a breath-of-fire style technique.

Do not practice without guidance if:

  • Pregnancy or nursing
  • Heart or cardiovascular condition (incl. high blood pressure)
  • Epilepsy or seizure history

How

Seated with a tall spine: pump short, active exhales out through the nose while letting the inhale happen passively between pumps. Start with short rounds and build gradually.