'Kapala' is a Sanskrit term which means skull, while 'Bhati' means shines. This form of breathing cleanses the respiratory organs and also the nasal passages.



Procedure

1. Sit in Padmasana or in any comfortable posture keeping your head, neck and spine in one line.



2. Exhale completely and then take a few deep breathes.



3. Try and relax your abdominal muscles.



4. Inhale slowly and then make short and forceful expulsions of breath through both your nostrils.



5. Repeat this expulsion for a number of times and then resume to normal breathing.



Benefits

1. This form of breathing increases the capacity of the lungs and also enhances the elasticity of the diaphragm.



2. It flushes out the stale air in the lungs and supplies fresh air to the lungs.