Namaskar. Kapalbhati is a popular yogic rya or cleansing practice. So today I am going to talk about this technique in detail. We will see how to do it, its importance, and its benefits. Kapal means the entire face, especially your forehead. Kapalbhati Pranayama Bhati, not Bharati. Bhati means shining. Gapal Bhati is a natural method that not only gives you a radiant face but also purifies and energizes your body. I would advise you to do this rya before you meditate or before you study because it clears the mind and makes it attentive. Let us see how to do this step by step. Sit comfortably in Padmasana or Sukhasana. Make sure your spine is erect and shoulders are relaxed. Place your hands on your knees, palm facing upwards. Take a few normal breaths with awareness to bring attention to your natural breath rhythm. Inhale and exhale sharply, forcefully, and quickly. As you do so keep your facial muscles relaxed. You will find that you are using the muscles of your throat. Avoid fla