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Primarily, Kapalbhati is a Kriya (cleansing technique).
Secondarily, it is often practiced as a Pranayama due to its effects on the breath and energy.

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Best time for practicing is always early in the morning at 5 am and 6am and evening 5pm and 6pm.In the morning and evening body is relaxed and flexible for taking poses of asanas and mind also calm and relax.

But it does not means that other time are not suitable.One can practice  Hathayoga at his convenient time.

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• Breakdown of "Hatha" (हठ):

  • "हं" (Ham) = Hum

    • Pingala Nadi (Right energy channel)
    • Surya Nadi (Solar channel)
    • Dakshina (Right side)
    • Prism (Heat, Fire element)
    • Shiva (Consciousness, Masculine Energy)

  • "ठं" (Tham) = Thum

    • Ida Nadi (Left energy channel)
    • Chandra Nadi (Lunar channel)
    • Vama (Left side)
    • Sheet (Cool, Water element)
    • Shakti (Energy, Feminine force)

This explanation illustrates how Hatha Yoga is the union of opposing forces—the Sun (Pingala) and the Moon (Ida), Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy). The practice of Hatha Yoga harmonizes these dualities within the body and mind, ultimately preparing the practitioner for higher states of consciousness in Raja Yoga.

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There are six shatkarmas in Hatha Yoga.

1.Neti -Nasal Cleansing

2.Dhouti -Cleansing of digestive tract

3.Nauli-Strengthning of abadominal organs

4 Trataka-Intense gaze at one point

5 Kapalbhati -Cleansing of front part of brain

6.Basti- Cleansing of large intestine

 

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Hatha Yoga: Focus: Physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and body purification techniques (kriyas). Goal: To build physical strength, flexibility, and balance, and to purify the body and mind, preparing it for deeper spiritual practices. Techniques: Asanas, pranayama, bandhas (muscular locks), and mudras (gestures). Example: Holding a yoga pose while practicing controlled breathing. Benefits: Increased strength, flexibility, balance, and improved physical health. Kriya Yoga: Focus: A form of Raja Yoga that emphasizes breath control and meditation to connect with the divine. Goal: To achieve self-realization and spiritual enlightenment through the control of prana (life force) and the mind. Techniques: Kriyas (breathing patterns), meditation, and pranayama. Example: Practicing specific breathing techniques to focus the mind and connect with the divine. Benefits: Increased mental clarity, focus, and spiritual awareness. read less