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Shatkarma MODULE-5
Yogic Practices

ACTIVITY 19.1

See how kunjal is performed and try to do it your-self under the guidance of
trainer.
2) BASTI KRIYA

Basti Kriya means the ‘Enema’ (cleansing of intestines through anal route). In
the ancient times Yogis stand in the river or the pond at the level of navel and Note
used to pull the water into the intestines through the anus and then used to remove
the water from the anus again.

Modern Enema
It is a refined form of this ancient Basti Kriya. No one will be ready today to
perform the Basti Kriya in the river. Therefore, instead of performing the Basti
Kriya in the river, the ‘Enema’ apparatus are being used. Lemon-water or salt
water is allowed to enter inside the intestines through an enema apparatus. If
there are any obstructed faeces present in the colon they get released and the
colon becomes clean. Person suffering from constipation gets benefit immediately
by giving enema. Periodically taking an enema keeps body healthy.

The best time to perform this practice is early in the morning with empty stomach.

3) NETI KRIYA

Neti means cleaning of the nose and its surrounding area. It also improves eye
sight and helps in treating disorders of nose. It is of two types:
1) Jal Neti

2) Sutra Neti
Jal Neti

Fig.19.1: Jal Neti

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