Kapalbhati is described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika as one of the six cleansing practices (shatkarmas)—traditionally used to clear phlegm, mucus, and dullness from the system. 🕉️ But from a modern perspective, we can also understand it as a gentle form of hyperventilation that shifts your physiology, brings you quickly into the present moment, and awakens your energy for the day. ⚡ This is why I like to do Kapalbhati early in the morning—before asana practice, before the day begins—to prepare b