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Dhokan Kriya: Respiratory system cleansing

By Super Admin

Thursday, July 21, 2011, 14:54

Step 1: Sit in Vajrasana or Padmasana and place palms on your knees.

Step 2: Keep your back straight and look straight ahead of you.

Step 3: Exhale forcefully through the mouth and push the stomach inward.

Step 4: Relax the stomach and inhale bringing it back to its original position.

Step 5: Practice this with 50 exhalations at a stretch, then increase it to 100. Gradually take the practise to 2mins and then 10 mins.

Note: This Kriya is something similar to Kapalabhati. In Kapalabhati, exhalations are through the nose but here exhalations will be through the mouth.

Benefits:

Increases the metabolic rate and reduces fat

Helps build stamina by improving cardio-vascular endurance

Helps improves digestion

Strengthens the facial muscles. Removes wrinkles and laugh lines

Precautions:

Those suffering from high blood pressure must not practise this

Those suffering from gynaecological problems must not practise this

Those with stomach ailments or those who have undergone a recent surgery must not practice this.

Disclaimer: Before practice, please consult your doctor in case you are suffering from ailments. It is recommended to practice under the guidance of experts.

Article Published On: Thursday, July 21, 2011, 14:54 [IST]

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