Inhales and exhales are through the nose.Breath is rapid, rhythmic and continuous.In Kapalabhati the exhale is longer and the inhale is passive essentially it happens on its own. The main difference is in the length and nature of the inhale. Kapalabhati translates to Skull Shining Breath and is practiced with the intention of clearing the cobwebs of the mind - imagine polishing a fogged-up window until you can see through it clearly. Breath of Fire is prescribed in Kundalini yoga on its own (eventually building up to a 31-minute practice) or as a jetpack to boost many kriyas. While the terms Kapalabhati and Breath of Fire are often used interchangeably, they are slightly different.
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Stimulating and detoxifying, they can clear the head and sinuses and fire up the belly - perfect for alleviating springtime allergies and general sluggishness. This week we explore Kapalabhati and Breath of Fire, two similar and dynamic pranayamas that significantly increases the amount of oxygen in the blood and the brain.
In our last breathwork post we covered Alternate Nostril Breath, a harmonizing practice designed to balance the left and right sides of the body.
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