What's the difference between Kapalbhati and Bhastrika breath? How to practise both

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In this short video I explain the difference between Kapalbhati and Bhastrika yoga pranayama breathing exercises. The most obvious explanation is that Kapalbhati emphasises just the exhalation, and Bhastrika breath emphasises both the inhalation and exhalation.

Another difference is that Kapalbhati is a kriya according to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Bhastrika breath is a pranayama.

I was first introduced to Kapalbhati at an ashram in Tamil Nadu, India in 2011 and went onto practise it regularly before switching to Bhastrika breath just over a year ago, during my three month trip to Rishikesh to complete my 500 hour yoga teacher training.

I now practise Bhastrika breath along with the Wim Hof power breath as my main morning breathing exercises and love that both these practises give me so much energy.

Please, however, listen to your body. If either of these practices don't feel right, then stop. Bhastrika pranayama is an advanced practice and perhaps not suitable for everyone.

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