Neti (Jalaneti)-Nasal Cleansing

I was watching Oprah show one day and its was an episode with Dr.Oz showing the procedure of Neti.Yes...Neti is a procedure from yoga, one among shat kriyas(six purification techniques). It is an easy procedure and is best used in sinus problems. It is other wise known as nasal irrigation or nasal cleansing.
There are two types in Neti, Jala(water) neti and sutra (string) neti. Jala neti is designed to remove the nasal irritants from upper pharynx and to moisten and rehydrate the nasal passages.
Sutra neti is relieves congestion ans stagnant mucous of the sinuses, eyes,throat and head.
Here I am writing all about Jala Neti for now.

Jala Neti:



You need a Neti pot for this and saline water. It is a simple procedure of washing nasal septi.
You get various types of Nethi pots in market made of steel,copper,clay,plastic etc. Its not expensive.
Wash it well before you use each time and keep.
Make saline water by adding approximately 1/4 tsp of pure(non-iodized) salt to a cup (about 8 oz) of luke warm water.Water should not be too cold or too hot. Is it is too cold it will cause nasal congestion. If it is hot it will burn the mucous membrane lining. It should better be closer to your body temperature.

Procedure:
-Fill the saline water in Neti pot. Stand in front of the sink with the head over the sink.
- Tuck your Chin slightly in and towards one side.
-Point the expelling nose down and forward.
-Now place the spigot of the neti pot into the upper nostril.
-Carefully tilt the Neti pot into the raised nostril so
that the saline water inside flows out from the bottom nostril.
-If the water doesn't come out of the bottom nostril just tilt the lower nostril forward and downwards to force the water toward gravity.
-The water flows down to the sink.
-Use one neti pot full of water to one nostril and repeat it through the other nostril again.
It can be done with in 3 minutes once you get practised
-Breath through the mouth during this procedure.
-When your are done with one nostril exhale deeply several times to clear nasal passages.
-Perform Kapalabhati pranayama after neti standing straight.
-Then perform shashankasana when all the water is expelled out and nose is dry.



Contraindications:
Jala neti is not contraindicated as such in any conditions, but it is better to perform under guidance of an expert if you suffer from hypertension, migraine ,nasal bleeding or with a history of nasal medications.

Uses of Jala Neti:
-Neti practised on daily basis helps to keep sinuses clean and make breathing easier and more free.
-Clears the nasal blockage from dust,pollen, irritants and pollutants.
-Saline water is similar to concentration of tears and it washes away viruses, bacteria and mucus from nasal passages.
-It s considered that nostrils are the gateway for many of the diseases. Neti helps to filter all the pollutants,dusts etc.
-It prevents all the respiratory disease like chronic sinusitis,hey fever and other lower respiratory tract diseases.
-Useful in Chronic headache
-It improves eye sight.
-It stops the hair fall and prevents hair from premature greying.

Note:Neti is done under the guidance of expert for the best results.