Y oga for W ellness Shodhanakriya It is practiced for internal purification. These are followed in Hatha Yoga. It helps to clean the accumulated toxins and generates a sense of relaxed lightness. Neti Neti is a Hathayogic Kriya , which is concerned with the cleaning of nasal passage.
This practice involves cleaning up the throat as well. Neti is a pre-requisite for cleaning up the respiratory passages for the proper practice of Pranayama . There are two types of Neti . Jala neti (nasal cleansing with water) In Jala Neti , water is used for cleansing the nasal passage.
Steps for practising Nasal Neti are— •• Sit in Kagasana . Keep . to inches distance between the feet. •• Lean forward from the lower back.
•• Tilt the head to the opposite side of the nostril whichever is more active in breathing at the moment. •• Insert the nozzle of the pot into the nostril whichever is active in breathing at that moment. •• Slightly open the mouth and breathe through it. •• Keep the body relaxed.
•• Let the water flow in through one nostril and out through the other nostril. •• During the process, eyes should focus on the water stream flowing out of the nostril. •• After finishing half of the water, the put down the pot and clear the nose. Repeat with the other nostril.
•• Clear the nose. •• Clean the nose through the practice of Mukha Dhauti (forceful exhalation from nose and passive inhalation from mouth). •• During the practice of Jala Neti, breathing should be done from mouth. •• Ideal time to perform is before sunrise, lukewarm salted water is to be used for this kriya .
•• Head should not be tilted much during the practice of Jala Neti . •• Do not blow the nose too hard after the practice as the remaining water may be pushed to the ears. •• This exercise is excellent for the cases of chronic headache, insomnia, drowsiness and improves eyesight. •• The diseases peculiar to the nose, and also coughs are effectively cured.