Kapalbhati has cleansing effect on the lungs and is a good practice for respiratory disorders.<br />It balances and strengthens the nervous system and tones the digestive organs.<br />It purifies the Nadis or Meridians, and removes sensory distraction.<br />This practice is useful for spiritual aspirants as it arrests thoughts and visions.<br />The Sanskrit word "Kapal" means "cranium" or "forehead "and "Bhati"<br />means "light" and "knowledge". Hence Kapalbhati is the practice which brings a state of light or clarity to the frontal region of the brain.
