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Limbs, eyes, ears, nose, mouth etc. can be termed as external
organs of the body. There are many more internal organs in our
body. We clean our external parts twice or thrice a day or
whenever any dust or dirt accumulates on them. We do so because we
see them. Then how about internal organs? The dirt accumulated on
or in them is not visible, so we don’t pay any attention to keep
them clean as we do for our external organs. Cleanliness of
internal organs or parts is much more important than the external
ones. Our Munis and Yogis have prescribed many processes to clean
and remove out the unwanted matter accumulated in the internal
organs of the body. These may be done either before or after
practicing Yogasanas. There are six major cleaning processes in
Yoga. They are: |
01. NETI KRIYAS:
(nose cleaning processes).
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DHAUTI KRIYAS:
(stomach cleaning processes).
03.
VASTI KRIYA:
(large intestine cleaning processes)
04.
NAULI KRIYAS:
(navel rotation processes for purifying abdominal organs.)
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KAPAL BHATI:
(forceful breathing processes for purifying the brain)
06. TRATAK:
(eye cleaning processes)
Nose, ear, mouth and throat are generally cleaned by Neti process;
stomach by Dhauti; Intestines by enema; abdomen by Nauli; brain by
Kapalabhati and eyes by Tratak processes. The six processes deal
with the delicate organs so the practitioners should consult the
experts while attempting. It is always better to do them under the
guidance and in the presence of experts for five or six times.
Then one can do by self. |
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01.
Neti Kriya Processes: Nose cleaning processes (Jalaneti
Kriya)
Cleaning of nose (nose cleaning processes) has become unavoidable
in these days, as the air in the atmosphere particularly in the
towns and cities is polluted to its maximum. Neti kriyas help to
clean the nose.A little common salt should be dissolved in luke
warm water and filtered. Fill it in a specially designed tubed
tumbler with a nozzle. Stand up tilting forward a little. Now turn
the head a little to the right. Place the nozzle of the tumbler in
the right nostril and bend the tumbler such that the water flows
into the nostril. Breathe in and breathe out through the mouth
only. The water that enters into the right nostril comes out from
the left nostril automatically, carrying out the dirt in the nose.
Entire tumblerful of water should be poured into the right
nostril. Now tilt the head to other side and repeat the same
process through left nostril with another tumblerful of same
water. Throughout this process breathing is through mouth only.
After cleaning both the nostrils, close the ears with the
thumbs. Breathing in fully through the mouth, release it through
the left nostril with great force closing the mouth. Similarly
breathe in fully through the mouth close the mouth and breathe it
out with great force through the right nostril. Then sneeze out
through both the nostrils. Repeat the same till the last drop of
the water is thrown out from the nostrils. If any water drops are
left in the nostril it may effect cold. Specially manufactured
tubed brass, copper or plastic Neti tumblers are available in Yoga
Kendras. It is very good for the health to clean the nostrils
through the above process everyday.
Note: All Neti Kriyas should necessarily be followed by
Jalaneti Kriya and then Bhastrika Pranayaam.
Jalaneti Kriya may be done everyday while other Netis can be done
once a week, and get wonderful benefits by sparing just few
minutes every day.
Advantages: Neti Kriyas cleanse the nasal passage.
Problems related to ears, nose, throat and eyes are prevented. Lot
of improvement is seen in cases of dumbness, baldness, oozing
ears, red eyes, watering eyes, sinusitis, loss of memory, lack of
concentration, head-ache, migraine. It has a very soothing and
calming effect on brain, so that anxiety, depression, and negative
thoughts are controlled. The aspirant of Neti remains always
cheerful and happy. |
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02. Dhauti
Kriyas: Stomach Cleaning Processes (Jala Vaman Dhauti
Kriya)
Elephants follow this process, when they are ill. So it is also
called Kunjal Kriya or Gajakarni (Kunjal = Gaja = Elephant). Yogis
learnt this by observing elephants. Water is heated to luke warm,
little salt is added and filtered. Squatting on the feet, drink
the saline water till stomach is full to its maximum say eight to
ten glasses in succession. Then stand erect and move the waist
front and back, left and right and rotate it clockwise and anti
clockwise three to four times. With this movement the unwanted
acids, gases and other wastes
accumulated in the stomach are mixed in the drunk water. Now stand
before a wash basin,
press the stomach with the left hand andpress lightly the inner
tongue with the two right pointed fingers. With this sensation,
the water in the stomach gushes out like a spring or fountain from
the mouth bringing the accumulated wastes out. Hold the fingers
inside the mouth and go on tickling the inner tongue till the
entire drunk water is vomited out. If at all a little water is
remained that is let out either through stool or through urine.
Note: People suffering from High B.P. should use lime juice
instead of salt. People suffering from ulcers, heart diseases or
any stomach disorder or pregnant women should not attempt this
process.
Advantages: Stomach is cleaned. Gastric trouble,
constipation, indigestion, acidity, burning sensation in the
stomach, head-ache etc. are relieved. Even the extra weight of the
body is also reduced gradually. If it is done regularly Jaundice
does not effect. People suffering from breathing problems get
relief. |
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03. VASTI KRIYA:
large intestine cleaning processes (Enema) |
Either lime juice or salt is added to warm water and the enema pot
is filled. A rubber tube is fitted to the hole of the enema pot.
The other end of the rubber tube is inserted into anus in lying
position. The water enters the large intestine.
The abdomen is gently massaged with the palms. The impurities
flush out along with the enema water. So it should be practiced
near to the toilet.
In ancient days the rishis and the Yoga practitioners used to sit
in a water tub or a river or in a tank and suck the water into the
stomach through anus. Their willpower helped them in this process.
Now there are only a few people, who can do it, so the water is
conveniently sent in by enema process these days.
When we pass out the water, gases, acids and other dirt particles
that have been accumulated in the large intestine gush out. After
enema one should take rest for some time and should take light
food on that day. Enema should be taken empty stomach before
breakfast. Enema can be taken once a month or whenever one feels.
Advantages:
Large intestine is thoroughly cleaned. Constipation and
indigestion problems are solved. Appetite is increased. |
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04. NAULI KRIYAS:
Agnisar – Uddiyan Kriyas
Breathing activities are involved in Nauli Kriyas:
Breathing in, holding the breath, breathing out play an important
role in these Kriyas.Agnisar Kriya:
One has to spread a good cloth, carpet or blanket on the floor and
sit on it in the Vajrasan posture and inhale in fully and exhale
totally leaning forward a little. The stomach should be sucked in
and retained in that state as long as possible. Slowly the air is
inhaled and all the parts of the stomach are gradually brought to
their normal position. This is called one chakra or a round. One
may practice 3 to 4 such rounds.
Uddiyan Kriya:
One should sit either in Sukhasan or Padmasan on a small pillow.
First inhale in and then exhale totally through mouth. Holding the
breath outside, the stomach should be sucked in to its maximum, so
that it seems touching the backbone. After being in that state for
some time inhale slowly. It is repeated 3 to 4 times. This can be
practiced even in standing position in the same way.
Nauli Kriya:
After practicing Agnisar Kriya and Uddiyan Kriya perfectly, then
only one should attempt Nauli Kriya. Making center of the abdomen
as a pipe is important in this exercise. The practitioner has to
stand and keep his hands on thighs and inhale to maximum and
exhale totally. Now the abdomen is sucked in such a way that it
touches the back bone. At this stage, the center of the abdomen is
turned as a vertical pipe. Gradually one hand is lifted from the
thigh and raised. The pipe like abdomen is moved from one side to
the other. Then another hand is raised and the process is
repeated.
Note: Nauli Kriya is to be attempted after attending to the
calls of nature, empty stomach before breakfast. It should never
be attempted after meals. People below 14 years of age or
suffering from fever or high blood pressure, ulcer, hernia and
pregnant women should not attempt Nauli Kriya.
Advantages: Nauli Kriya cures the diseases of stomach and
liver, increases appetite - removes potential disabilities. |
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05. KAPAL BHATI: Forceful
breathing processes for purifying the brain
It is the process of cleaning the brain and the central
top of the head. Breath should be inhaled fully upto navel and
should be exhaled three to four times with maximum force.
Inhalation should be natural but exhalation should be deliberate,
while exhaling it should be breathed out through the nose with
hissing sounds.
Advantages:
This activity sharpens the thinking ability, inculcates
self-confidence and also helps in developing the memory and
knowledge. It makes the face charming.
Bhastrika:
Bhastrika is also like Kapalbhati Kriya. Breath is continuously
inhaled and exhaled without any interruption. Forceful exhalation
is important in Kapalbhati, whereas inhalation and exhalation both
are equally forceful in Bhastrika.
Advantages:
Bhastrika helps in reducing gases, constipation and acidity.
Note:
Stomach should be expanded when breathing in and it should be
contracted when breathing out in both Kapalbhati Kriya and
Bhastrika. |
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06.
TRATAK: Eye cleaning
processes
A. This is an eye activity. Sit in one posture
constantly without moving and gaze at a particular object
constantly like $ or any other symbol placed at a distance of
about two feet parallel to the height of the eye on a wall without
blinking for as long as possible.
B. A candle may be lit and placed on a small table or a
stool at the parallel height of the eye and sit at a distance of
two feet from it and practice Tratak Kriya continuously as long as
possible.C. Hand may be stretched straight keeping the
thumb up. The thumb may be looked at constantly as long as
possible.
If one feels burning sensation in the eyes or tears roll in the
eyes the practice should be immediately stopped. The same may
again be mentally practiced with closed eyes also.
Soon after the completion of the Tratak exercises, palms should
be rubbed thoroughly to warm. The warm palms are placed on the
closed eyes for some time.
After Tratak Kriyas, eyes are cleaned with water by using
especially designed eye wash cups which are available in Yoga
centers. Fill two eye wash cups with pure drinking water, lower
the head and place these eye cups on the closed eyes. Slowly raise
the head, blinking the eyes so that the water enters into the eyes
and they get cleaned.
After few seconds remove the eye cups and throw away the water.
Repeat the same process again filling the cups with fresh water.
Advantages:
Eye diseases are prevented, sight is improved, concentration
develops, will power increases and mind feels peace and calm. It
is an excellent preparation for meditation. |
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