Jal-Neti, or nasal cleansing with water in the shatkarma technique, is a great way to cleanse your nasal passages. It is also a great way to improve your health at anxiety, depression, stress, mood swing, headache, migraine, high temper, and insomnia.
What is Jala Neti?
The six shatkarmas are Jala neti, cleansing of the nasal passages, dhouti, cleansing of the throat digestional pipe and stomach, nauli, strengthening and activating of the internal abdominal organs and muscle, basti, cleansing of the large intestine, kapalbhati, cleansing of the frontal area of the brain and tratak, intense focus for the mind.
So Jala neti is one of them a nasal cleansing technique that uses a pot filled with light lukewarm or room temperature saline water to pour through the nasal passages.
How Does JalaNeti Work?
Jal-Neti works by cleaning your nasal passages and removing debris and pollutants.
Neti pots and salts are commonly available online and in local health food stores. Neti pots are made of glazed ceramic, while plastic pots are common as well. Neti salt is specific to jala neti only, do not use regular kitchen salt!
To perform jala neti at home, boil filtered water and add a teaspoon of salt. Rinse the inside of the neti pot, then fill it with room temperature water or light lukewarm water. Stand over a sink and insert the nozzle of the neti pot into one nostril.
When you tilt your head to the left, water will go into your right nostril and out your left. When you tilt your head to the right, water will go into your left nostril and out your right.
Blowing out the nasal passages with a breath technique called kapalabhati can help clear the nose of dust and pollen, which can cause allergies. Flushing the nasal passages on a regular basis can help reduce sinusitis symptoms and improve breathing exercises.
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Is Jala-Neti Safe?
Jal-Neti is safe to use if you follow the instructions carefully. But do not practice itself. Always practice under the guidance yoga expert.
Can I Use Jala-Neti If I Have a Cold?
Yes, you can use Jal-Neti if you have a cold. However, you should wait until your cold has passed before you use Jal-Neti.
Can I Use Jala-Neti If I Have Sinus Problems?
Yes, you can use Jal-Neti if you have sinus problems. However, you should wait until your sinus problems have passed before you use Jal-Neti.
What are the benefits of Jala neti?
The practice of nasal flushing helps to remove mucus and pollution from the nasal cavities, which can help reduce allergies. Additionally, it may help to prevent colds and sinus problems. Finally, cleaning the eyes and ears, this practice also helps improve nasal functions as well as sinuses.
ENT problem will short out. Especially it will get rid of anxiety, depression, stress, mood swing, headache, migraine, high temper, and insomnia.
Precautions
If you have a blocked nose, it is not recommended that you practice jala neti. Instead, try to do it when both of your noses are flowing. Before beginning this practice, warm ghee can be placed in each nostril at the previous night. This will help improve the experience.
Additionally, for some people, there may be a structural blockage preventing the flow of water out of one nostril. So ask your Ayurvedacharya or Yoga expert about this, if this is the case for you.
Duration/Frequency
Some people practice Jala Neti every day if they feel it is beneficial, but for most people who are healthy, once a week is enough. If someone has allergies, then they should practice yoga daily to avoid any allergic reactions.
Conclusion
Jal-Neti is a great way to cleanse your nasal passages and improve your health. If you follow the instructions carefully, it is safe to use. It is not a substitute for any medication but it will help you gradually. Keep learning under the guidance of a yoga expert.