Nasal Cleansing With Water

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Neti

Neti means the process that cleanses the nostrils.

There are two types of Neti:

• Jala neti
• Sutra Neti

Jala Neti:

Jala means water and neti means cleansing process.

Preparations:

• Boil clean water and keep it aside until it becomes lukewarm
• Add salt according to the type of water
• Wash the neti pot properly and pour the prepared salt water into the neti pot

Benefits:

• Helps to cure dust allergies
• Overcomes sneezing
• Makes respiration easier
• Cleanses the air filled cavity
• Helps to clear sinus problems
• Cleanses the nasal passage
• Prevents and relieves various nasal infections and disorders
• Relieves stress
• Helps to overcome headache

Sutra Neti:

Sutra means thread and neti means cleansing process

Preparations:

• Boil water and place the sutra neti thread in the vessel with the boiling water
• Sterilize the thread before and after practice

Benefits:

• Helps to overcome disorders of the ears, eyes and throat
• Conquers kapha related disorders
• Improves vision
• Helps to treat sinusitis
• Relieves symptoms of common cold
• Treats nasal sternum deviation
• Makes respiration easier

Note: Please discuss this kriya procedure with your consultant before starting it.