Abstract

AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF KAPALBHATI ON THE PERIOD OF KUMBHAK

Dr. Bangar Santosh Karbhari*, Dr. Bangar Sarika Santosh, Dr. Patange Ravish and Dr. Pimpale Swapnil

Abstract

Change in lifestyle and negligible physical movements have a deteriorating impact on human health. Nowadays diseases of respiratory system are increasing due to pollution and other causes like excess eating of Fast Food and cold drinks. As a result the functioning of respiratory system in its full capacity is hampered. For the diseases of respiratory system and to increase its functioning there is most effective method mentioned in Yoga - Kapalbhati. The practice of Kapalbhati cleanses the entire respiratory system and nasal passage. It allows carbon dioxide to be eliminated on a large scale which is not possible through the normal breathing. Kapalbhati stabilizes the mind and purifies the respiratory system as well as the body. This results in increased functioning of lungs which is measured by duration of Kumbhak one can perform. Present study showed marked increase in Kumbhak time after practicing Kapalbhati.

Keywords: Kapalbhati, Kumbhak, Yoga, Respiratory system.