Yoga Detoxification

The yogic cleansing practices exert a beneficial influence on all dimensions of our health.
These simple, natural, ancient practices are a drug-free way of restoring mucus / gastric acid
balance in the stomach, encouraging the growth of favourable bacteria in the intestines, and
clearing the nose and sinuses.
Too little or too much stomach acid – excess mucus – meagre or erratic eliminations – lots of
refined sugary food – antibiotics – pollutants – not chewing properly – over-eating: these are
some of the problems.
Emotional states can inhibit digestion, and disturb our eating patterns and food choices.
The condition of our stomach, liver and intestines is fundamental to our well-being.
The cleansing practices help to restore balance and harmony on all levels: body, mind and
energy.
Neti (clearing the nasal passages & sinuses):
It is important to breathe through the nose, because hairs in our nostrils clean and moisten
incoming air before it goes into the lungs. Nature designed the nose, not the mouth, for
breathing.
All you will use for neti is a little warm, lightly salted water and a special pot.
Neti is beneficial for sinusitis or stuffy / blocked nose and head, allergies, headaches and hayfever, and may enhance your sense of smell. It helps to prevent colds; is easy, relaxing and
soothing.
This is a simple, straightforward practice for all.
Kunjal:
Kunjal is drinking and then expelling warm water through the mouth, to get rid of mucus in
the stomach and dislodge mucus in the respiratory tract.
When enough water is taken in quickly on an empty stomach, expulsion is spontaneous and
easy.
Kunjal encourages a healthy flow of gastric acid and is relaxing to the nervous system.
Kunjal is a natural and effective treatment for many digestive ills. It stimulates the digestive
fire.
Laghoo Shanka Prakshalana:
Regular, plentiful bowel movements are essential to good health.
Laghoo shanka prakshalana is suitable for all. You will drink 6 glasses of lukewarm, lightly
salted water, and perform specific asanas to activate the bowels.
This practice relieves constipation, wind, gas, acidity and indigestion, and encourages health
and vitality.
Shanka prakshalana is rejuvenating: it promotes general health and well-being, gets rid of
excess mucus and stagnant accumulations in the intestines, and helps digestive problems such
as irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis.
Shanka prakshalana purifies the blood, and tones the liver and other digestive organs and
glands. It stimulates the immune system and is good for arthritis, obesity, allergies, eczema
and many other problems.
This practice also balances the mind and emotions, releasing tension and tuning the body and
the mind as one.