Comments on: Kapalbhati Pranayam http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/ An Ayurvedic Blog: Your Modern Guide to Living Healthy Through Ayurveda Mon, 21 May 2012 04:30:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Carol http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-15459 Carol Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:17:50 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-15459 Oh I am definitely already running -- I'm a reservist in the USAF and have to run for my fit test. I'll keep you posted on my results -- I'm up to 10 mins a day and really forceful exhales, many times before I have to stop and inhale in deeply again .. no weight loss yet but it hasn't been that long... thanks for the encouragement!! Oh I am definitely already running — I’m a reservist in the USAF and have to run for my fit test. I’ll keep you posted on my results — I’m up to 10 mins a day and really forceful exhales, many times before I have to stop and inhale in deeply again .. no weight loss yet but it hasn’t been that long… thanks for the encouragement!!

]]> By: Monica http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-15442 Monica Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:50:15 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-15442 You're welcome Carol! It will definitely help - stay consistent and remember to increase the duration as you go. Also, a fun thing to try is after a couple weeks of practicing, do some cardio (even just run a couple blocks) as a test. I think you will notice your capacity for cardio will be much higher. At least with myself, I notice that I am not out of breath, my lungs feel clear, I don't get the "chest burn" and my body carries much easier. Like magic! Enjoy this!! xo You’re welcome Carol! It will definitely help – stay consistent and remember to increase the duration as you go. Also, a fun thing to try is after a couple weeks of practicing, do some cardio (even just run a couple blocks) as a test. I think you will notice your capacity for cardio will be much higher. At least with myself, I notice that I am not out of breath, my lungs feel clear, I don’t get the “chest burn” and my body carries much easier. Like magic! Enjoy this!! xo

]]> By: Carol http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-15424 Carol Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:08:43 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-15424 Thanks Monica!! I am so hoping this helps me lose some weight!! Thanks Monica!! I am so hoping this helps me lose some weight!!

]]> By: Monica http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-15405 Monica Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:46:20 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-15405 Hi Carol! YES! Hot and tingly hands is a good sign! Some people might feel it in the inner crease in the elbow, or behind the knees or back of the neck too. You are moving the energy through your body, increasing circulation and strengthening your heart! AND clearing your mind. Keep it up! Eyes...can do either really but I do mine closed. :) Good job! Hi Carol! YES! Hot and tingly hands is a good sign! Some people might feel it in the inner crease in the elbow, or behind the knees or back of the neck too. You are moving the energy through your body, increasing circulation and strengthening your heart! AND clearing your mind. Keep it up! Eyes…can do either really but I do mine closed. :) Good job!

]]> By: Carol http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-15386 Carol Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:27:16 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-15386 Hi Monica, I've been doing this for about a week -- my hands get hot and tingly -- does that mean its working? Also, is it better to keep your eyes open or closed; does it matter? Thanks! Hi Monica,

I’ve been doing this for about a week — my hands get hot and tingly — does that mean its working? Also, is it better to keep your eyes open or closed; does it matter? Thanks!

]]> By: Monica http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-13839 Monica Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:08:20 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-13839 Hey Jyoti! You are doing enough pranayam for the day. If you add it all up, you are doing 45 minutes a day which is more than plenty. As for your other question, what about bridge pose? Hey Jyoti! You are doing enough pranayam for the day. If you add it all up, you are doing 45 minutes a day which is more than plenty. As for your other question, what about bridge pose?

]]> By: jyoti http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-13474 jyoti Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:20:45 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-13474 Hey monica...i do kapalbhati pranayam and anulom vilom for 20 minutes each first thing in the morning, then 15 minutes 2 hours after lunch and for 10 minutes 2 hours after dinner...is it safe to do kapalbhati more then 20 minutes? or 20 minutes is more then enough everyday? please advise me...also please let me know which are the best pastures for conception for pcos women...i am not able to do head stand, plough pose and shoulder stand...those make me dizzy...looking forward to here from u soon...thanks for your help Hey monica…i do kapalbhati pranayam and anulom vilom for 20 minutes each first thing in the morning, then 15 minutes 2 hours after lunch and for 10 minutes 2 hours after dinner…is it safe to do kapalbhati more then 20 minutes? or 20 minutes is more then enough everyday? please advise me…also please let me know which are the best pastures for conception for pcos women…i am not able to do head stand, plough pose and shoulder stand…those make me dizzy…looking forward to here from u soon…thanks for your help

]]> By: Subhra http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-12869 Subhra Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:32:47 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-12869 Dear Shubha, I liked your info. Tell me How many Reps should I be Doing of "Kapalbhati". I am 31 and 84 Kgs. Wish to Reduce my Belly Desperately. Any other asana that you recomend??? Dear Shubha, I liked your info. Tell me How many Reps should I be Doing of “Kapalbhati”.

I am 31 and 84 Kgs. Wish to Reduce my Belly Desperately. Any other asana that you recomend???

]]> By: Padmini http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-12667 Padmini Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:55:07 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-12667 Hello, I amn Padmini. This article was really informative. Thank you for a great website. Especially information about Kapalbhati Pranayaam was what I was looking for. I am going to start it tomorrow morning onwards. Just wanted few queries to be answered.... Can You please answer my queries? 1) Is it true that its necessary to do other exercises as well (along with this particular pranyama) for hormones balance which will help you to lose weight faster? 2) What should be duration for doing this Pranyama to effectively lose weight? Also please tell me the diet to be followed for losing weight while doing kapalbhati ? 3) I completely trust this breathing exercise. Its just that I want to know more about this? Thank you in advance. Regards. Keep up your great work... Hello, I amn Padmini. This article was really informative. Thank you for a great website. Especially information about Kapalbhati Pranayaam was what I was looking for.
I am going to start it tomorrow morning onwards.

Just wanted few queries to be answered….
Can You please answer my queries?

1) Is it true that its necessary to do other exercises as well (along with this particular pranyama) for hormones balance which will help you to lose weight faster?

2) What should be duration for doing this Pranyama to effectively lose weight?
Also please tell me the diet to be followed for losing weight while doing kapalbhati ?

3) I completely trust this breathing exercise. Its just that I want to know more about this?

Thank you in advance.

Regards.

Keep up your great work…

]]> By: Monica http://heymonicab.com/2009/04/kapalbhati-pranayam/#comment-9777 Monica Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:46:39 +0000 http://heymonicab.com/?p=268#comment-9777 Hi Shubha...well remember in Ayurveda every body is different. Also, this is not a "miracle" cure. Diet, lifestyle management, daily routine, and stress management all have to do with maintaining good health. I would say, start slowly like the instructions say. If you have never done it before and try for 10 minutes, you might pass out. So! Go slowly to work up to 10 minutes and do it daily - it's awesome!! Hi Shubha…well remember in Ayurveda every body is different. Also, this is not a “miracle” cure. Diet, lifestyle management, daily routine, and stress management all have to do with maintaining good health. I would say, start slowly like the instructions say. If you have never done it before and try for 10 minutes, you might pass out. So! Go slowly to work up to 10 minutes and do it daily – it’s awesome!!

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