INTRODUCTION

Limbs, eyes, ears, nose, mouth etc. can be

termed as external organs of the body.
Similarly, there are many more internal
organs in our body. We clean our external
parts twice or thrice a day or whenever any
dust or dirt accumulates on them. We do so
because we see them. Then how about
internal organs?
The dirt accumulated on or in them is not
visible, so we dont pay any attention to
keep them clean as we do for our external
organs. Cleanliness of internal organs or
parts is much more important than the
external ones.
 Yogic Kriyas - Cleaning
processes
Shareeramadyam khalu dharma saadhanam
that means Body is base of all sadhana activities. If our
body is healthy, we can do any work easily. A sick
person can do nothing. Without Cleanliness we cant be
healthy. Everyday we clean ourselves by brushing the
teeth, washing face, bathing body, clearing the bowels.
But internal cleansing to remove toxins accumulated by
wrong ways of living, is more important.

Our Munis and Yogis have prescribed many processes to

clean and remove out the unwanted matter
accumulated in the internal organs of the body. These
may be done either before or after practicing
Yogasanas. Hathapradipika (H.P 2/ V.21-23 ) prescribed
6 kriyas & others sub-kriyas to cleanse the outer &
inner body.
There are six major cleaning processes in Yoga.
These kriyas are Neti, Dhauti, Basti,
Kapalbhati, Tratka, Nauli.
Effective Removal of Waste products :
For maintaining the health of tissues, effective
removal of waste products are necessary.
Waste Products - System
Carbon Di oxide - Respiratory system
Bile- Digestive system
Faecal Matter - Digestive system
Uric Acid - Urinary system
Urea - Urinary system
Urine - Urinary system
 1. Most of these products are poisonous and if allowed to
linger in the body, can lead to serious health
problems.

2. It can be seen from above chart that if respiratory

system, urinary system and digestive system are kept
in proper healthy condition the waste products can
be effectively removed from the body.

Yogic poses coupled with Uddiyana and Nauli can keep the
Digestive and Respiratory System in an efficient condition.

The Urinary System consists of

Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder and Urethra .
Kidneys are situated in abdomen and asanas are very fine
abdominal exercises. Asanas supplemented with Uddiyana and
Nauli, are found to be remarkably competent to preserve the
health of kidneys.
This healthy kidney is enabled to satisfactorily get rid of urine,
uric acid, urea etc.
NETI KRIYAS (nose cleaning processes).:
Jala (water), Ksheer (milk), Tail (oil), Ghrit (ghee), Sutra
(thread), Swamutra (self urine), Gomutra (cow urine).

DHAUTI KRIYAS (stomach cleaning processes):

Jala (water), Vamana (vomit), Vastra (cloth), Danda (stick),

BASTI KRIYA ( large intestine cleansing processes ):

Basti (enema)

NAULI KRIYAS:
Agnisar, Uddiyan, Nauli (navel rotation processes for purifying
abdominal organs.)

KAPAL BHATI:
Kapalbhati & Bhastrika pranayama (forceful breathing
processes for purifying the brain)
TRATAK: Continuous gazing (eye cleaning processes)

Shankh Prakshalan (whole digestive tract cleansing

processes)- series of asanas
Nose, ear, mouth and throat are generally cleaned by Neti
process;

Stomach by Dhauti;

Intestines by enema;

Abdomen by Nauli;

Brain by Kapalabhati and

Eyes by Tratak processes.

The six processes deal with the delicate organs so

the practitioners should consult the experts while
attempting.
It is always better to do them under the guidance
and in the presence of experts for five or six times.
Then one can do by self.
Effect of Shat Kriyas on Different
Organs
Effect of kriyas on body
 Role of Kriya in yoga
Modern life styles are affecting human body and the mind.
Pollution is rampant in air, water, food, thought words &
deeds. Shuddi kriyas help to remove the pollution. Their is
5-fold purpose of yoga hygiene.
According to the H.P shatkriyas reduce obesity, normalise
phlegm, eliminate body poisons and purify body , the
practicetioner thus acquiring complete NORMAL HEALTH.
The day in day out, waste products being continuouly
formed. These have to efficiently eliminated by our body
systems.

Practice of yogic kriyas tones up the numerous systems of

the body and helps them in disposing of waste products
efficiently, thus maintaining the body functions at an
efficient level and avoiding disorders arising out of
inefficiennt elimination of waste products.

Yogic kriyas have a high place in cleaning the body

systems, thus firm foundation for gaining health through
Yoga.
 Role of Kriya in yoga
1. One gain self control & self discipline by voluntarily control
over the involuntarily action.
2. The maintaince of highest Physical efficiency
3. Purification of body- as kriya cleanses impurities from body,
gives feeling of lightness & free flow of respiration without
any block.
4. Body becomes flexible
5. Removal of disease
6. Spiritual & moral elevation
7. These kriyas not only purify thee body elements rather they
also influence subtle body.
8. Prepares for asana & pranayama- as it is precautionary
system.
9. Base for higher yogic practices like Dharana, dhyana &
samadhi.
10. Body requires less oxygen to carry out its function & there
will be less production of CO2 due to less activity in body
11. Inexpensive & effective
 TRATAK
KAPALBHATI
NAULI
 General Principles of kriya

.
I Things to be followed while doing kriyas

1. It is difficult but not impossible. At the beginning body cant

take all foreign matters. Is used amply in therapy. It is anti-
toxic method. Body develops whatever toxin need to be taken out.
2.Dont afraid of the kriyas, because all materials used are
foreign matter to our body, so more irritation. ( Those whore
sensitive & reactive in nature, take long time to master these
kriyas)--- Feeling of happiness should be developed, accept it
positively.
3. Body should be in a relax condition.
4. Think that it is done for your own sake.
5. Do it by considering as an auspicious activity. Do think
that it is pious activity.
6. Cleansing materials for Neti, dhauti, basti should be sterilsed
before and after practice.

7.Thewatershouldbeclean,lukewarm&saltismixedto
makeithypotonic..(VamanDhauti:forHighBPpatients
usewaterwithoutsalt.)Watershouldnotbetoocold,asit
wouldchillthebodyeasily.

8.Nailsmustbecutneatlyandhandscleaned
(Rubberneti,vamanandvastradhauti).
9.Itistobedoneunderproperguidanceoftradionally-trained
teacher,inaccordancewithinstructionsgiven.

10.Itisbettertopracticetwiceinaweekorasrequiredtobe.
11.Itistobepracticeinacalm&quietplace.

12.Neti,dhauti,basti,kapalbhati,tratka,naulithese6
kriyasarepracticedinemptystomach.
.
I Things to be followed while doing
kriyas

1.Altheough, kriyas are very powerful and

effective purifiers & harmonizes,
Paranayama will have to practice afterwards
to maintain balance they have created.
Otherwise impurities will accumulate & body
will fall back into its old pattern.

2.Women during menses, pregnancy &

persons suffering from serious disorders are
advised not to take these practices.
II. Things Not to be followed while doing
kriyas:
1. On days of kriyas dont practice difficult
asanas, as body need rest, but pranayama
can be practiced.
2. Dont keep the cloth inside the body more
than 20 mins. ( Beyond 20 mins anti
peristaltic movement of stomach is started
& cloth will be taken by duodenum)
3.Dont pull the cloth but smoothly take it
out with open mouth, take a glass of water.
4.Dont eject the cloth- this increases your
tolerance.
5. It Should not practice in front of the public.
( to avoid distracton)
 Principlesofkriyaw.r.t.Specifickriya

Dhauti, Basti, Shankprakshalan should be
done in very short period. As they create
strong effects in body.
Kapalbhati, Agnisar, Neti, Tratka- daily in
the morning & evening.
Shankprakshalan & Basti should be
practiced separately on different days,
without combination of other kriya like Dhauti
as it becomes heavy for practitioner.

Mild practices Neti, kapalbhati, tratka can be

started at age 15 & according to Strength &
capacity of student.
 Avoid in Following
Conditions
Kriya Avoid in conditions such as:

Neti : RRecent Sinus Puncture Operation Or Middle Ear Surgery; Any Injury In Nasal Passage,
Epistaxis (Nose Bleed) And Inflammation Of Adenoids And Tonsils.
Jala Persons Suffering From Blocking Of The Nose, Congestion In Nose, Swelling Of Nasal Mucosa,
Sutra Nasal Polyps, And Deviate Nasal Septum Should Practice Under Proper Guidance.

Basti Appendicitis, Anal Fissure. Haemorrhoids, Bleeding Piles, Weak Heart

Take Care In Colitis And Dysentery

Dhauti Heart Trouble, Any Serious Lung Aliments, TB, Injury In Pharynx,
Esophagus And Stomach, Diarrohea,
Any Serious Digestive Disorder.
Tratak Eye Aliments Like Eyestrain, Myopia, Astigmatism And Early
Symptoms Of Cataract
Kapal- Heart Disease, BP, Spondylosis, Slip Disc, Hernia, Pain In Abdomen Or
bhati Chest, Fever, Headache, Pregnancy.

Nauli Pain In Abdominal And Chest Area; Gastric, Duodenal Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Hernia, HBP
And Typhoid Fever.
Ladies Should Not Practice During Menstruation, Pregnancy And Before Age Of Puberty.
In Acute Conditions Of Disease, Headache, Fever And Pain In Abdomen Or Chest.
 NETI

JALANETI RUBBER NETI

PHYSIOLOGY
CONTRAINDICATION
EFFECT ON MENTAL
HEALTH
 Filtering out dangerous particles
(e.g., bacteria, viruses, dust, pollen)
Warming each breath to prevent cold air
from damaging sensitive lung tissue
Adding moisture to each breath to
prevent airways and lungs from drying
out
In addition, the nose is part of the
olfactory system, which senses smell.
JALANETI
A little common salt should be
dissolved in luke warm water and
filtered.
Fill it in a specially designed neti pot
with a nozzle. Stand up tilting forward
a little.
Now turn the head a little to the right.
Place the nozzle of the pot in the right
nostril and bend the pot such that the
water flows into the nostril.
The water that enters into the right
nostril comes out from the left nostril
automatically, carrying out the dirt in
the nose.
Entire pot of water should be poured
into the right nostril. Now tilt the head
to other side and repeat the same
process through left nostril with
another pot of same water.
Throughout this process
breathing is through mouth only.
SUTRA NETI
Sutra / Rubber Neti Kriya :
Specially prepared cotton thread or a
rubber catheter of about 18 length and 3
to 4mm thick
TAKE STERLISED RUBBER CATHETER AND is
inserted THE BLUNT END into the right
nostril SLOWLY without any force and
brought out from the mouth with the help of
two fingers. Then both the tips are held and
forward backward movement is done 5 to
10 times after which the thread is removed
out from the mouth. Similarly the process is
repeated through other nostril also.

While the thread is inserted inhalation
should be through nose and exhalation
through mouth. After completing Sutra Neti,
gargling with warm water should be done
for some time followed by Jalaneti Kriya.

Note: All Neti Kriyas should necessarily be followed by kapalbhati
Kriya and then Bhastrika Pranayaam.

Jalaneti Kriya may be done everyday while other Netis can be done
once a week, and get wonderful benefits by sparing just few minutes
every day.
Practice Twice A Day During Attack . -- Twice Daily.
Immediately After It, Perform Kapalbhati
To Clear And Dry The Nasal Passages And Activates The Frontal Area Of
The Brain

Contraindication :
Avoid and practice under proper guidance under following health
conditions:
Enlargement of adenoids, tonsils

Sinus puncture operation or middle ear surgery

Injury in nasal passage or nasal bleeding

Inflmmation of nasal septum, polyps

Uddiyan Bandh : Vertical
Massage
*Shankaprakshalana
It is set of asanas.
Should Be Performed At Change Of
Seasons To Remove Decaying Mucus
Wastes From The Digestive System And
Reset The Body Thermostat.
 Conclusion
It can be said that yogic kriyas, alone
and in conjunction with other yogic
practices, can improve the
functioning of the various body
systems, thus achieving total health.
Judicious choice of yogic kriyas can
also be used as a therapeutic
measure.
Question & Answer