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Neti is for the purpose of purification of the nostrils and for regulating the breathe within. Neti purifies the skull, the brain, mouth and sharpens the eyesight and cures all types of problems related to the organs above shoulders. Those who want long, strong and shiny hair would definitely benefit from this technique. Neti becomes remedy for all the diseases that result from colds and catarrh. The French Academy of medicine hailed that by practising Neti regularly beneficial results are seen in all such cases, they further advocated that more than 75% of the world population of having great need of such sorts of methods. The desired results can be gained within couple of days. Dr. Glorger Gantier says that Neti is a panacea that it cures deafness, headache, snoring, asthma and eyesight.  Jala-Neti, Gajkarni/Shitakarama-Jala Neti and Siddha Jala Neti are all a sort of Neti and should be practiced with normal water with a little salt. The salt water that passes thr...

Shat-karma practices aim at internal cleaning of the entire body in order to remove maladies from roots; and develops good flow of  prana urja in the body. Neti cleans the nose and all others organs above the shoulders. Kapala Bhati (head) cleanses the head, purifies the lungs, heart and blood. After Neti, it is recommended to do kapal bhati for better results; it is a Paranayama practice intended to energize and balance the Nadis and chakras. In this article, we talk about the prana energy and its importance along with Gajkarni/Shitakarama- jalaneti.    Pranayama is the only way to enrich the strength of the prana urja/energy within the body. Neti is a shat-karma Kriya that cleans the nostrils properly before pranayama; so that will boost the effect of pranayama further. Doing Neti before pranayama is  essential for curing all sorts of problems that relate to breathing. Neti clears all the blockages of the nostrils, whether it is relating to irregula...

In the previous articles we have looked at Neti and its importance. Neti is a shat-karma Kriya which is known as internal purification of the body that makes the body’s organs in a state of constancy. Yoga starts with clearing of the nose firstly by rubber Neti, sutra-Neti, siddha-Jala Neti, Jala-Neti (lukewarm water with a little salt as to make salty). In this article, we will talk about the siddha-Jala-Neti, this process is practiced with normal water in summer and with lukewarm water in winter or as per the weather condition of any countries as it depends upon or according to the nature of the practitioner. Neti comprises of Jal-Neti, Sutra-Neti (a string as it prepared with a fine cotton thread) rubber-Neti (plain catheter that available in all medical store) and Dant-Neti. After practising all kinds of Neti, now practitioner would be able to do many others forms of Neti which use cow milk and Desi-ghee for better results; resulting in the nasal cavities become hard and cold...

Since ancient times, mankind has sought of ways to enhance the health, increase longevity and rejuvenation by boosting the immune system within the body.  The purpose was to cleanse the internal body using various sophisticated techniques known at the time to eradicate disease from grass roots.  Well known techniques were used to remove toxins from the body making their immune system in a perfect state. Yoga begins with the Shat Karma as it has prime motive to getting healthier and attains longevity for the advanced practises of yoga; and in essence, as it would keep the body clean, bacteria and diseases free. The Shat-Karmas are the six practices of Hathayoga to keep the body in a fine state of existence and these six Shat-Karmas are Neti, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti, Trataka and Kapalbhati.  All of these techniques of internal purification in nature are known as Shat-Karma, aimed to keep balances among Kaf-Pit-Vayu (basic component of the body, while diagnosis of the...

One technique that can help you connect with your breathe and calm the mind is the Anna Panna from Vipassana; is a way to gain the insight within, one can attain freedom from all the conditioning of unhealthy bonds that is being buried in the unconscious mind since ages. Meditation: 1.  Firstly sit with legs crossed in a quiet comfortable place. (Shawl or blanket is advisable as you may get cold after some time).  2.  Close your eyes.  3. Bring your attention to your breath, breathing in and then out naturally, do not force the breath. Just observe how your breath enters the body and leave the body through the nostrils 4.  Do this for a few breaths. 5. Then bring your attention to the area just between the Nose and the upper lip. Feel how the breath flows past this area, how does the area itself feel. Are then any sensations or tingling. Again do not force any feeling or sensations ONLY observe. 6. To begin with you may not feel anyt...