Other Names Nauli, Churning of the Abdomen, Abdominal Churning Description With shoulders bent forward one should rotate the abdomen right and left with the speed of a fast rotating whirl pool. This is called Nauli by accomplished yogis. Nauli is practiced only after the practice of Uddiyan-Bandh. How to do Stand erect at your place. […]
Other Names Nasal Cleansing Using a Cord, Thread-Neti or String-Neti, Sutr Neti Description Insert a soft thread through the nose to the length of one hand-span so that it comes out of the mouth. How to prepare the thread Cut a number of strands of the thread to about 45cm in length, so that the […]
Other Names Clarified Butter Neti, Ghrit-Neti, Description Instead of water and milk we can also use warm ghee to practise ghrita neti. (If oil is used instead of ghee, it must be unconcentrated and with no added chemicals.) How to do Benefits It destroys all diseases which manifest above the throat. Both sutra and jala […]
Other Names Dugdh Neti, Nasal Cleansing technique Using Milk, Nasal irrigation, Jalneti, Milk-Neti Description The technique is not half as hard as it appears. In fact, once mastered, which should take a day or two at most. You will be surprised at both, the technique and its results. Another version of Netis is using diluted […]
Other Names Jal Neti, Nasal cleansing, Nasal irrigation, Jalneti Description While it is of natural interest to yoga practitioners, this technique is especially suited to the ‘common’ man for its remarkable effects on treating sinus infections, allergies, headaches and even stress. How to reach the stretch A special “Neti Pot” is filled with warm, slightly […]
Other Names Floating Description Plu means to swim or float. Plava means floating. Plavini is that which makes one float. The student actually drinks air like water slowly and sends it to the stomach. The stomach gets bloated a bit. If you tap the stomach when it is filled with air, you will get a […]
Other Names Murcha, Moorcha, Moorchha, Behosh, Acheta, Murchha, Unconsciousness, Swooning Description It involves a prolonged full pause held with a chin lock, until you experience the approach of fainting. Beginners may, indeed, faint. But experts remain seated upright, normally in the Lotus Posture, and attain a restful, pleasant suspension of consciousness. One breathes through both […]
Other Names Tongue Hissing, Cooling Breath Description This exercise is also one of the basic breathing exercises. The breathing technique Sitali refers to the sound caused when air is drawn in through the protruding tongue folded into a tube. How to do Purse your lips into a tiny “o” shape, like a reaching kiss. Keep […]
Other Names Left Nostril Breathing Description Chandra means Moon, referring to the left nostril. It is similar as Surya Bhedana . How to do Press the index and middle finger of the left hand against the palm of that hand. Use the thumb to close the left nostril and the ring and little fingers to close the […]
Other Names Right Nostril Breathing Description Surya means sun, referring to the right nostril which is the path of the Pingala Nadi. When you inhale solely through this nostril, heat is created in the body and the impurity that blocks the flow of Prana is dispelled. How to reach the stretch Press the index and […]