Jala-Neti (Sanskrit :जलनेति; Jala - Water;Neti - Nasal Cleansing ; Nasal cleansing using water) is a cleansing technique performed to cleanse the nasal cavity which helps in bestowing clairvoyance. Neti provides mental clarity. It is seen as a tool to awaken higher mental faculties as one advances in the practice of yoga.
1) Take lukewarm water in the Neti pot.
2) Stand with legs apart (at shoulder distance).
3) Till your head to right side and place the neti pot on the left nostril.
4) Keep the mouth open and breath through it.(Do not breath through nose during this activity)
5) Keep your body relaxed.
6) Gently pour the water through left nostril
7) The poured water will come through the right nostril for most of the people. If it is not coming, stop pouring water. Close your left nostril with thumb and blow gently through left nostril. This will force out the water.
8) Practice this for right nostril by interchanging the pot to other nostril.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes Sutra Neti (Sanskrit :सूत्रनेति; Sutra - Thread;Neti - Nasal Cleansing ;Nasal cleansing using a thread), in which a smooth thread or cloth is passed through one of the nostrils and taken out from the mouth. As many people finds it difficult to perform Sutra Neti, Jala Neti is a good substitute for it.
2) It destroys all diseases that manifest above the throat
3) Clears sinus problems4) Clears phlegm and diseases borne of phlegm
5) Wards off cold, cough, rhinitis and tonsillitis
6) Prevents myopia and deters headaches
7) Clears off Otitis (ear infection)
8) Relaxes facial nerves and beneficial for those who suffer from depression, epilepsy, hysteria,etc..,
9) Stimulates the frontal lobe of cerebrum (the seat of learning).
10) Improves memory and concentration.
11) Imparts clarity of mind
12) Has profound effect on body, mind and personality.
When to practice Jala-Neti :
It can be practiced on morning, afternoon or before going to bed. Doing Jala-Neti before hitting the bed, brings peace of mind while sleeping. Since Jala-Neti is a cleansing technique, it precedes breathing techniques.
Procedure:
Jala Neti requires a "Neti pot" with a nozzle designed to fit into the nostrils.1) Take lukewarm water in the Neti pot.
2) Stand with legs apart (at shoulder distance).
3) Till your head to right side and place the neti pot on the left nostril.
4) Keep the mouth open and breath through it.(Do not breath through nose during this activity)
5) Keep your body relaxed.
6) Gently pour the water through left nostril
7) The poured water will come through the right nostril for most of the people. If it is not coming, stop pouring water. Close your left nostril with thumb and blow gently through left nostril. This will force out the water.
8) Practice this for right nostril by interchanging the pot to other nostril.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes Sutra Neti (Sanskrit :सूत्रनेति; Sutra - Thread;Neti - Nasal Cleansing ;Nasal cleansing using a thread), in which a smooth thread or cloth is passed through one of the nostrils and taken out from the mouth. As many people finds it difficult to perform Sutra Neti, Jala Neti is a good substitute for it.
Benefits:
1) Cleans the cranium and helps to attain clairvoyance2) It destroys all diseases that manifest above the throat
3) Clears sinus problems4) Clears phlegm and diseases borne of phlegm
5) Wards off cold, cough, rhinitis and tonsillitis
6) Prevents myopia and deters headaches
7) Clears off Otitis (ear infection)
8) Relaxes facial nerves and beneficial for those who suffer from depression, epilepsy, hysteria,etc..,
9) Stimulates the frontal lobe of cerebrum (the seat of learning).
10) Improves memory and concentration.
11) Imparts clarity of mind
12) Has profound effect on body, mind and personality.
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