Nasal cleansing is a type of cleansing technique that has been used to purify and cleanse the body by yogis in India. It may seem a little bit strange at first, but usually people enjoy nasal cleansing and decide that they want to continue with the practice.
The nose itself is an amazing organ. It cleanses the air before it enters our body and prevents dust and bacteria from entering the lungs, so it is very important to keep the nose clean and healthy.
Here are the easy steps of Neti Cleansing:
Dissolve a teaspoon of non-iodized sea salt in a glass of lukewarm non-chlorinated water into a neti pot.
Tip your head back and place the spout of the neti pot into the right nostril.
Bend your head slightly forward and at the same time tilt the head to the left so that the water may flow out of the left nostril. Breathing takes place through the mouth.
Complete the same on procedure on the opposite side.
To complete the purification of the nose, strongly expel the breath a further 3 to 5 times through each nostril while holding the other nostril shut (as when blowing your nose). It is important that the mouth remains open during this process .
The benefits of Nasal Cleaning
Relief from headache
Prevention from colds and blocked sinuses
Relief from hay fever and pollen allergies
Calming of the nervous system and relief from stress.
Below is a picture from a recent Neti Cleansing Class I participated in.
Sat Nam!
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