Neti
'Neti' means the process that cleanses the nostrils.
There are two types of Neti:
Jala neti
Sutra Neti
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Gajakarani
'Gaja' means 'elephant' and 'karani' means 'action'.
This kriya imitates the elephant as it flushes water from its trunk.
Preparations:
This kriya should be practiced on an ...
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Agnisara Dhauti
'Agni' means 'fire', 'sara' means 'intensification' or 'moving', and 'dhauti' means 'cleansing'.
Preparations:
Agnisara dhauti should be practiced on an empty stomach.
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Vastra Dhauti
'Vastra' means 'cloth' and 'dhauti' means 'cleansing'.
Vastra dhauti is a process that cleanses the digestive system using a strip of cotton cloth.
Preparations:
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Trataka
"Trataka' means to gaze steadily.
Looking intently with an unwavering gaze at a small point until tears are shed is known as 'trataka'.
Preparations:
Practice in a dark room ...
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Shankha Prakshalana
'Shankha' means 'intestines' and 'prakshalana' means 'thorough cleansing'.
The Shankha Prakshalana kriya is a cleansing process for the whole digestive system.
It is also ...
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Kapalbhati
'Kapala' means 'skull' and 'bhati' means 'shine'.
Kapalabhati invigorates the brain and stimulates the dormant centers that are responsible for subtle ...
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