breath of fire

kapalabhati pranayama


this technique has the opposite effect to all the other techniques

it will activate your sympathetic nervous system

use it tactically when you feel lethargic, or to pump yourself up

inhale deeply and slowly through your nose

feel the air travelling down your body allowing your belly to fully expand

exhale slowly through your mouth

inhale deeply and slowly through your nose

exhale quickly by pulling in the lower abs, to force air out of your mouth in short spurts


continue passive inhalation and active exhalation for 25–30 rounds