Kapalabhati and Breath of Fire initially engage the sympathetic nervous system, your body’s “alert mode,” similar to the feeling of readiness you get before a big presentation or when preparing to take action-enhancing alertness and energy. With consistent practice, these dynamic breathwork techniques train the nervous system to better regulate stress responses, gradually increasing resilience. This process helps create a smoother balance between the body’s “fight-or-flight” response (alert mode