Engage your core, and root firmly through your left hand as you extend your left leg long behind you, and right arm ahead of you. Return to your tabletop position, maintaining a long neutral spine. Continue this pattern for ten rounds, linking breath to movement before returning to a neutral spine. On an exhale, press the mat away, creating a “C” curve with the spine and directing your gaze toward your navel. On an inhale, arch the spine and gaze toward the ceiling. Sit in stillness for a few moments while you allow your energy to settle, staying present in your body.įind a table top position, wrists stacked underneath the shoulders, and knees underneath the hips. Exhale slowly when finished, and find your natural breathing rhythm again. Repeat 2-3 times, starting slow and increasing the speed when you feel ready. You should not practice Kapalabhati if you are pregnant, menstruating, heart disease, or migraines.Ĭontinue this pattern for 11 breaths, holding the breath in for a few seconds at the top of the last inhale, then exhale slowly. The emphasis is on your exhale, allowing the inhales to be passive as you focus on pumping your diaphragm. Come back to a natural breath, then begin Kapalabhati breathing, or breath of fire by taking a deep breath in, then sharp, short exhales out of the nose, contracting your diaphragm with every exhale. Elongate your spine and relax your shoulders away from your ears. Close down your eyes and take a few deep breaths to settle into your body. Practice regularly to support your body as the seasons change.įind a comfortable position.

This yoga practice is designed to invigorate your agni, or digestive fire, and promote healthy digestion and elimination. Kapha season can dull our digestive fire, leading to poor digestion and assimilation, bloating, and incomplete elimination. As we transition into spring, the Kapha we have accumulated over winter begins to release, causing allergies, excess mucus, and sluggish digestion if we aren’t eating or adjusting our lifestyles to assist us during the change of seasons. Some of Kapha’s gunas, or qualities, include slow, moist, cold, and unctuous.

Springtime is associated with Kapha, the dosha governed by earth and water.

Detox yin yoga sequence