The Health Benefits of Pranayama Practice Introduction Pranayama, an ancient yogic practice of controlling the breath, is an integral part of traditional yoga. Derived from Sanskrit, “prana” means life force or vital energy, and “yama” means control or regulation. Pranayama focuses on the regulation of breathing patterns through various techniques, such as inhalation (puraka), exhalation […]
Kunjal Kriya, also known as the “stomach cleansing technique” or “vaman dhauti,” is a yogic practice that involves drinking a large amount of saltwater to induce vomiting and cleanse the stomach. It is a part of Hatha Yoga and is believed to have several benefits for digestive health. Materials Required –• Warm water: Approximately one […]
Shankh Prakshalan is a yogic practice of cleansing the digestive tract and removing toxins from the body. It involves drinking a large quantity of lukewarm saline water and performing a series of specific yoga postures to encourage the water to flow through the entire digestive tract and eliminate waste. Materials required for Shankh Prakshalan –• […]
Jal neti or Nasal irrigation is a practice of cleansing the nasal passages with warm saline water. It is a part of traditional yoga practices and has been used for thousands of years in India as a means of maintaining nasal hygiene. Procedure –The procedure for jal neti involves the following steps:• Fill a neti […]