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Introduction
Shat Karma, or Shat Kriya as they are often known, are six yogic cleansing processes
used by yoga practitioners to help purify the physical body.
The body has an incredible natural tendency towards homeostasis i.e. the body will
always try to heal itself and achieve good health even when we treat it badly. Cut
yourself and the body will repair the damage. Eat unhealthy food and the body will still
keep going. In yoga we try to protect ourselves from injury and attempt to avoid
harming ourselves by overindulging in unhealthy foods. This is part of the practice of
ahimsa – avoiding harmful or injuring behavior either towards oneself or any other
beings.
Despite all our best intentions and efforts our body sometimes needs a little extra boost
to reach a state of optimum health. With the rise of industrialization, mass urbanization
and financially driven agriculture, the air we breathe, the food available, even the water
we drink may not be as pure and unpolluted as we would wish them to be. The Shat
Kriyas come to our aid to help us remove built up toxins from our body, with particular
emphasis on the respiratory and digestive systems.
1. Neti
2. Dhauti
3. Nauli
4. Basti
5. Kapalabhati
6. Tratak
The six Kriyas are:
1 - Neti kriya
two component practices named Jala neti & Sutra neti.
Jala neti, which is practiced using a
neti pot filled with saline solution
to cleanse the nasal passages. In
this technique, the head is tilted to
the side and then salt water is
poured into a nostril and exits
through the other nostril. In a more
advanced technique, the water is
poured into the mouth and snorted
out the nose.
Sutra neti in which a thread is passed
through the nostrils and out of the
mouth. The yogi then holds both ends
of the string, pulling it back and forth to
cleanse the nose. The thread should be
rolled cotton and is often dipped in
beeswax for easier threading. A soft
rubber catheter may also be used.
Sutra neti is said to be a more effective
cleansing technique than jala neti.
2. Dhauti Karma
a cleansing process for the alimentary canal, including the oesophagus, the mouth, the
stomach, intestines and rectum. There are 11 types of dhauti to cleanse different parts
of the gut. One popular way is to swallow a length of cloth in order to remove phlegm,
bile and impurities from the esophagus and stomach.
Dhauti kriya can be divided into five different practices: Kunjal kriya, vastra dhauti,
danta dhauti, vatsara dhauti and agni sara all of which are best practiced on an empty
stomach.
1. Kunjal Kriya
2. Vastra dhauti
3. Danta dhauti
4. Vatsara dhauti
5. Agni Sara
Kunjal Kriya, also known as vaman
dhauti, cleanses the upper digestive
tract of excess mucous. The
practitioner drinks a large quantity of
warm salty water and then vomits. The
vomiting can either be induced by
vigourously rubbing the back of the
tongue or may occur spontaneously.
The food one chooses to eat after this
practice is very important as the lining
of the digestive
“Panchakarma” is an ayurvedic treatment methodology which specialises in intensive waste elimination from our body at a cellular level.
Panchakarma is not something that you do only when you have a diagnosed health condition, it is also something you do in order to protect and sustain a healthy condition. Today, everything in our society and lifestyle is designed to make us consume more, get addicted to the consumption and stay in the loop. Our lifestyles stack up against one unhealthy habit over another and Panchakarma holds immense benefits to help us recover.
The document provides information on various yogic practices involving the abdomen and intestines. It discusses jala basti and sthala basti enemas, their process, benefits which include cleansing the large intestine and curing diseases of the bowels, and contraindications like high blood pressure. It also outlines the procedures for nauli, uddiyan, vahisar kriya abdominal exercises and their health impacts like improved digestion and benefits of neti kriya for nasal cleansing.
This document discusses the importance of cleansing and detoxifying the organs and tissues through methods like colon cleansing, gallbladder flushing, and overall tissue cleansing. It states that cleansing can help reduce fatigue, constipation, insomnia, headaches, bloating, and back/joint pain. Some people report feeling 5 years younger after cleansing. The document provides details on coffee enemas and supplements for colon cleansing, and recommends including water, walking, sleep, stretching, and sun exposure as part of a whole body cleanse.
This document discusses the importance of cleansing and detoxifying the organs and tissues through methods like colon cleansing, gallbladder flushing, and overall tissue cleansing. It states that cleansing can help reduce fatigue, constipation, insomnia, headaches, bloating, and back/joint pain. Some people report feeling 5 years younger after cleansing. The document provides details on coffee enemas and supplements for colon cleansing, and recommends including water, walking, sleep, stretching, and sun exposure as part of a whole body cleanse.
This document discusses the importance of cleansing and detoxifying the organs and tissues through methods like colon cleansing, gallbladder flushing, and overall tissue cleansing. It states that cleansing can help reduce fatigue, constipation, insomnia, headaches, bloating, and back/joint pain. Some people report feeling 5 years younger after cleansing. The document provides details on coffee enemas and supplements for colon cleansing, and recommends including water, walking, sleep, stretching, and sun exposure as part of a whole body cleanse.
This document discusses the importance of cleansing and detoxifying the organs and tissues through methods like colon cleansing, gallbladder flushing, and overall tissue cleansing. It states that cleansing can help reduce fatigue, constipation, insomnia, headaches, bloating, and back/joint pain. Some people report feeling 5 years younger after cleansing. The document provides details on coffee enemas and supplements for colon cleansing, and recommends including water, walking, sleep, stretching, and sun exposure as part of a whole body cleanse.
Yogic kriyas are internal cleansing techniques involving the senses and body organs. There are six main kriyas - Dhouti, Basti, Neti, Trataka, Nauli, and Kapalbhati. The document then describes simple kriyas for cleansing the mouth, ears, nose, eyes, and skin. Each section explains the techniques and their benefits, such as improving organ health, blood circulation, and hygiene. Practicing these kriyas ensures proper sensory organ function and overall health.
This document provides information about DC Chaudhery, who holds qualifications in education and has experience in education administration in Haryana. It also describes Chaudhery's expertise in Vedic Hasta Mudras yoga therapy and various positions they have held related to education committees and foundations. The bulk of the document then outlines different hand mudras and their benefits for balancing doshas, emotions, and treating various health conditions. It provides instructions for performing several essential mudras.
Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation therapy that involves five types of treatments - vomiting, purgation, nasal cleansing, enema and oil pulling/massage. It aims to rid the body of toxins and restore balance. The treatments have preparatory, main and post-treatment phases. The main treatments include induced vomiting, purgation and medicated enemas. Panchakarma provides benefits like immune boosting, stress relief and rejuvenation. It is contraindicated in certain health conditions.
Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves five types of treatments to cleanse and detoxify the body. It includes preparatory techniques like oleation and sweating, as well as main treatments like induced vomiting, purgation, enemas, and nasal therapy. The goal is to eliminate toxins and balance the doshas for improved health, immunity and well-being. Each treatment has specific techniques, indications, and contraindications based on Ayurvedic principles.
1. The document discusses various yoga breathing exercises and poses that can aid in weight loss. It provides instructions for exercises like Kapalbhati, Anulom Vilom Pranayama, and Bhastrika Pranayama.
2. Additional tips mentioned for aiding weight loss include drinking 8-10 liters of water per day, using smaller plates, getting enough sleep, reducing stress, incorporating more protein and fiber into one's diet, and increasing physical activity levels.
3. A morning drink of warm water with lemon, ginger, honey, and black pepper is also recommended for its health benefits like aiding fat burning and blood purification.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that focuses on health and wellness. The three main objectives of Ayurveda are to prolong life, promote health, and completely eradicate disease. Ayurveda views the body as composed of three doshas - vata, pitta, and kapha - which must be balanced for health. When imbalanced, the doshas can cause disease. Ayurvedic treatments seek to restore balance and harmony in the body through lifestyle changes, herbal remedies, massage, yoga and other techniques.
The document discusses the benefits of Upavaasa Yoga, or fasting, for health and longevity. It recommends fasting of varying lengths based on age, from once a month for youth to 2 times a week for those over 60. Fasting improves digestion and metabolism, gives the digestive system needed rest, and helps detoxify the body. It can help treat over 150 diseases and conditions. The document outlines four types of fasting and emphasizes the importance of water, honey, lemon, and occasional enemas during a fast for maximum benefits such as disease prevention, reduced cravings and acidity, and strengthened blood vessels and heart. Fasting is presented as a key to living 100 healthy years.
Suryanaskar is a specific combination of some Asanas.
There is no reference of Suryanamskar in classical Yoga texts.
Suryanaskar is being practiced for more than 2000 year in India.
There are 2 different practices regarding Suryanaskar, one include 12 steps and another 14 steps.
12 stepped Suryanaskar is practiced widely.
Each step of Suryanaskar has a Beeja Mantra and specific body part to concentrate upon. That Beeja Mantra should be chanted in mind and that body part should be concentrated during that specific step. This enhances efficacy of Asana.
Suryanaskar is a considered as a complete Yogasana as involes each and every body parts and even mind also.
5. Balancing of Tridoshas
A balanced propotion of the doshas
facilitates body function.
If there is an excess of one/shortage,
ailments develop due to overheating or
not enough heat in the body.
6. Before commencing pranayama, any
imbalance in the doshas should be
removed.
Like excess fat, mucus blocking the
respiratory tract and gas in the stomach
and intestines to be eliminated.
According to hatha yoga there are six
particular practices which where specially
designed for this purpose. They are called
SHATKARMA.
These techniques regulate the production
of the doshas.
7. Six cleansing techniques
Dhauti – upper GIT (Vaman, danda &
vastra)
Basti – lower GIT
Neti – nasal tract
Trataka – eyesight
Nauli – churning the abdominal muscles
Kapalbhati – for lower respiratory track
(from nostrils to lungs)
9. Vamana dhauti – where you drink 8 – 10
tumblers of warm saline water and vomit
it out.
Cleanses the entire digestive and the
respiratory tract.
It removes hyperacidity,flatulence and
indigestion. It cleanses the stomach of all
its contents.
20 kinds of disease caused by excess
mucus are destroyed. Cough, asthma,
diseases of the spleen are cured.
Food - kichadi
10. Limitation -
It should not be practiced by persons who
suffer from intestinal ulcers, hernia, heart
disease and high blood pressure.
11. NETI – cleansing of nasal passage
Jalaneti
Sutraneti
Madhuneti (honey)
Dughadneti(milk)
Ghee
Saline water – disinfectant
Persons with HBP should not use saline
water.
12. Sutra neti – insert neti through the nose
and take it through the mouth.
Nose to mouth – passing water
Seethkarma kapalaneti
Mouth to nose – vyuthkarma kapalaneti
Ushapana – drinking water through nose
13. Jala Neti – passing the water/sutra through the
nose. Bhastrika/kapalabhati to be practiced after
the kriya.
PHYSICAL LEVEL – removes excess mucus
accumalated from the nostrils, associated
passages & sinuses, allowing air to flow freely.
Regular practice of neti maintains healthy
secretory and drainage mechanism of the entire
ear, nose and throat area. This helps to ward off
colds, coughs and hayfever.
It promotes balance between the left and the
right nostrils which promotes harmony and
balance throughout the entire CNS.
It stimulates and restores natural functioning.
14. Trataka – it is useful in case of depression,
allergy, sleep disorder, anxiety, poor
concentration and memory.
It relieves eye ailments such as eye strain
and headache, myopia and even early
stages of cataract.
The eyes become clear and bright.
16. Nauli – vama, dakshina and madhyama
It is an abdominal kriya in which isolated
contraction and rolling manipulation of the
abdominal recti
It tones the abdominal muscles, nerves,
intestines, reproductive, excretory and
urinary organs.
Those suffering from heart diseases,
hypertension, hernia, gastric or duodenal
ulcers cannot do it.
17. Basti
Cleansing the lower part
Bamboo stick insert in the anus region
and suck the abdomen (2-3 glasses of
water)
Enima practice
Equal to basti – shankprakshalana kriya
18. Kapalabhati –shinning of the skull/one
which that shines the forehead. Brain
contains millions and millions of cells.
1% is only activated.
Active exhalation & passive inhalation
it destroys all the mucous disorders.
It prenvents ageing process, it helps to
relax facial muscles and nerves.
It also expels more carbon – di – oxide &
other waste gases from the cells and
lungs.
19. Benefits
Purification
The energy can flow through the body
freely.
One’s capacity to work, think, digest,
taste, feel, experience, etc increases and
greater awareness develops.
To create harmony in the body and mind.
20. Principle involved in kriyas
Stimulate the system by an external
medium.
Relaxation before, during & after the
practice.
Minorkriya practices –
Mukha dhauti
Madhyama dhauti
Laghu dhauti