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Day 24 of the 30 day meditation. Yoga Breathing.

Disclaimer:   If you have heart disease,  high blood pressure or a hernia, please do not attempt this exercise without consulting a physician or a professional yoga instructor. Disclaimer 2:   If you begin to feel dizzy or faint, STOP! No one needs an injury from this exercise.  Crunches work just as well. :D That being said, I mentioned previously that I have a repaired heart, but I did make it through this exercise with flying colors and enjoyed it, though it did make me giggle at first.  This meditation breathing exercise called, Kapalbhati Pranayama,  is a yoga breathing technique aimed at weight loss (yay me!), strengthening tummy muscles and improving circulation.  One of the older yoga breathing techniques, this form of breathing is not designed to relax you, but instead bring energy to your body, so I would suggest doing it in the morning.  The meditation will consist of three breathing reps.  Now, before we beg...