Kapalabhati - Shining Skull Shatkarma

This is a "breathing" practice, given by the Nath Yogis, that cleanses the sinuses and opens the subtle perception. Allowing the skull to shine. It is the last of the 6 shatkarmas which are the cleansing practices. It uses strong expelling of the breath, like blowing out the nose. Added in this practice is the holding the breath on the exhalation which stills the mind, chittsthairya. Stilling the mind allows us to move into the higher aspect of self, or truth and moving out of our own suffering caused by the mind stuff. Enjoy the practice.