Lesson 4

The breathing of fire (Kapalabhati) helps to:

• Free the lungs and blood vessels from toxins;
• Increase the vital lung capacity;
• Strengthen the nervous system;
• Restore the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, i.e., it balances excitement and inhibition;
• Increase physical endurance and prep for effective actions;
• Reduce craving for alcohol, smoking and unhealthy food;
• Saturate the brain with oxygen to awaken a focused state of mind;
• Activate the immune system.