•• Effective for stress and anxiety. Sutra neti (nasal cleansing with thread) According to yogic text, insert a soft thread through the nose to the length of one hand span so that it comes out of the mouth. This is called Sutra Neti . Do You Know?
An expert can perform Sutra Neti together with both nostrils. Fig. . : Sutra neti Fig.
. : Jala neti •• Sit in Kagasana . •• Tilt the head slightly back and insert the sutra (thread or rubber catheter) into one of the nostrils, whichever is more active in breathing at the moment. Gently push it through the nostril using both hands.
•• When the thread ( sutra ) has come through to the back of the throat, put the index and middle fingers into the mouth; catch hold of the sūtra; and draw it out carefully through the mouth. Leave a few inches of the thread hanging out of the nose. •• Now, slowly and gently pull the thread forward and backward – times. •• Slowly take the thread out through mouth and repeat the practice through the other nostril.
•• Insert the thread slowly and breathe continuously. The thread should be clean. •• This practice should be performed under guidance. •• Do not try Sutra Neti unless Jala Neti is perfected.
•• Do not apply force while inserting the thread. •• Do not rub the Sutra too fast during practice. •• Sutra Neti stimulates the nerves and improves the function of eyes, tear ducts and olfactory zone in the brain (nasal zone). •• It massages the membranes and sinus glands and strengthens them.
•• It increases resistance to invasion by viruses. •• It is very effective in ENT problems. Kapalbhati Kapala means skull (head) and Bhati means to shine. Because this practice makes the skull (head) shine, therefore it is called Kapalbhati .
In other words, it rejuvenates the skull (head) and the mental functions. •• Sit in a meditative posture, eyes closed and the whole body relaxed. •• Inhale deeply through both nostrils expanding the abdomen and exhale with a forceful