Shatkarma – 6 Yoga Cleansing Techniques & Their Benefits

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Shatkarma
Techniques
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SHATKARMA IS A SET OF 6 PREPARATORY PRACTICES
USED BY ANCIENT YOGIS TO PURIFY THE BODY
INTERNALLY, THUS PREPARE THEM FOR HIGHER
PRACTICES OF ASANA PRANAYAMA.
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Importance of Shatkarma
Shatkarma removes impurities of internal body To
make sure the proper flow of Prana (life
force) By the practice of Shatkarma we can bring
a state of steadiness in mind
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Dhauti is the first Shatkarma that literally
translates as washing. In this kriya,
different techniques are used to flush out toxic
undigested food particles from internal organs.
1.Dhauti Cleansing of Digestive Tract
Some common types of Dhauti are
Vamana Dhauti Drinking a large quantity of
lukewarm water and then vomit it out to removes
extra mucus from the food pipe. Also called
Kunjal kriya.
Vastra Dhauti In this kriya, a clean muslin
cloth drowned in tepid water is swallowed held
in the stomach for a few minutes. Then its
pulled out from mouth end that brings out
impurities intestinal tract.
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Types of Basti
Basti is second in the sequence of shatkarma
that treats almost 50 of abdominal diseases.
2.Basti Cleansing of Large Intestine
Basti is basically two types based on the
procedure of practices Sthala Basti and Jala
Basti.
In both techniques, water is drawn in through
anus in the large intestine and then abdominal
muscles are churned while holding water inside.
After churning, water expelled out through the
anus.
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Types of Neti
Neti is the third Shatkarma that deals with
purifying nasal cavities from accumulated
impurities. its very important to clear the
nasal cavities as its the pathway to Prana we
take through breathing.
3. Neti Cleansing of Nasal Passages
Jala Neti In this neti, Jala (water) is used
as a cleaning tool to remove the impurities of
nostrils.
Sutra Neti In this neti, a rubber thread
(sutra) is used to massage the nasal pathways in
such a manner that it opens any blockages
present in nostrils.
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4. Trataka Cleansing of Eyes
Trataka Shatkarma is an eye exercise that
involves steady and continuous gazing of eyes at
any reference point. The reference point in the
trataka practice could be any external object.
The most common object used in Trataka for
reference point is an Illuminated Candle.
Types of Trataka Internal Tratak is when the
focus is kept on the trikuti or Third eye (a
place between eyebrows) inward or upward.
Internal trataka helps to awaken the third eye
or Ajna chakra. External Tratak is the practice
of gazing on some external objects
continuously. External objects could be anything
literally which gives you pleasure hence easy to
forcefully gaze on that.
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In Nauli Shatkarma, the movement of the lower
abdominal muscle is ensured that stimulate the
digestive fire.
Types of Nauli
Madhya Nauli When left and right both sides
abs muscles concentrated at the center wall or
linea alba Vama Nauli When both abs muscles
are aligned left side from center wall. Dakshina
Nauli When both abs muscles are aligned right
side from the center wall. 6. Kapalbhati
Cleansing of Frontal Lobes
5. Nauli Cleansing of Abdominal Organs
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Kapalbhati is the last Shatkarma that works on
improving the functioning of the brain. Because
kapalbhati practiced by yoga practitioners as
breathing techniques so its also known by
Kapalabhati pranayama.
6. Kapalbhati Cleansing of Frontal Lobes
In Kapalbhati breathing,
Exhale is active (more focused) while the inhale
is passive (less focused).
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