New Delhi. There are many such purification activities and pranayam in yoga, which are considered helpful in keeping the body healthy and also in increasing mental peace and concentration. One of the main activities is Kapalbhati. This is considered an important process of purification of the body. In this, the breath is released rapidly and with a jerk. There are three main types of Kapalbhati, which are practiced in different ways.
Kapalbhati is helpful in purifying the body
The main objective of Kapalbhati is to remove Kapha doshas from the body and help in keeping the respiratory system clean. Its three main types are Vaatkrama Kapalbhati, Vyutkrama Kapalbhati and Sheetakrama Kapalbhati. The practice methods of these three are different and their effects on the body are also different.
Vaatkrama Kapalbhati strengthens the respiratory system.
Practice of Vatakrama Kapalabhati Pranayama (Practice Pranayama) is done like. In this, the breath is exhaled rapidly by contracting the abdominal muscles. This process can help in improving lung function. It is also considered useful in respiratory problems like cold, sinus, rhinitis and asthma. Apart from this, the contraction of the muscles around the navel helps in keeping the digestive system active. Regular exercise can also help in strengthening the digestive system, controlling weight and managing lifestyle problems. It is also considered beneficial for mental concentration and better functioning of the nervous system.
Nasal cleansing is done by Vyutkrama Kapalbhati.
Vyutkrama Kapalbhati is a special purification process done using water. In this, lukewarm salt water is sucked in through both the nostrils and taken out through the mouth. The purpose of this process is to clean the nasal passages. This process can help in removing the dirt and mucus accumulated in the nose. It is also considered useful in problems related to sinus and common cold. Its regular practice can help in easing breathing and increasing mental concentration.
In Sheetakram Kapalbhati, water reaches the mouth to the nose.
Sheetakrama Kapalbhati is the reverse process of Vyutkrama Kapalbhati. In this, first lukewarm water is filled in the mouth and then it is taken out through the nostrils. This process is done to clean the nose and upper respiratory system. This purification process of yoga is considered helpful in expelling the phlegm accumulated in the body. This can help in maintaining the cleanliness of the nasal passages.