Jala Neti

by Un-Known - 16:34 on 18 July 2012

Jala Neti, or nasal cleansing using warm salty water, is a very ancient technique which has been passed on for thousands of years by the Yogis for both physical as well as deeper spiritual benefits.

Now is possibly a time of the greatest need for such a practice by modern people. With the ever increasing incidence of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis, colds, influenzas, etc, as well as the rapid degeneration of spiritual consciousness in some sections of society, the practice of Jala Neti could serve as a panacea for helping to improve the lives of many people.

Neti is a practice which is very beneficial to the cleanliness of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, as well as the thinking processes.

Summary of the Benefits of Jala Neti

•Neti removes all the dirt and bacteria filled mucus from within the nose.

•It also helps to drain the sinus cavities. This in turn, will help to reprogram the body’s natural mechanisms against nasal infections such as hay fever, allergies, sinusitis and other upper respiratory complaints like sore throats and coughs, post nasal drip, inflammation of tonsils and adenoids.

•It is beneficial for illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis as it reduces the tendency for mouth breathing by freeing the nostrils of mucus.

•It has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain by drawing out excessive

•heat, and is therefore beneficial for headaches, migraine, temper tantrums, hysteria, depression and general mental tension.

•Neti is of great benefit for problems associated with the eyes. It helps flush the tear ducts, encouraging clearer vision and gives a sparkle to the eyes.

•It can be beneficial for certain types of ear disorders such as middle ear infections, glue ear, tinnitus.

•Neti improves sensitivity of the olfactory nerves, helping to restore lost sense of smell, and thereby benefits the relationship with taste and the digestive processes.

•It has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands which control the hormonal system. This has a harmonising effect on emotional behaviour.

•Neti affects the psychic centre known as Ajna Chakra which helps in awakening higher states of meditation.

•It helps to stimulate better powers of visualisation and concentration and gives a feeling of lightness and clarity to the mind.

• Neti is excellent for those trying to give up smoking. Since it reduces the tendency for mouth breathing, Neti re-sensitises the nose to the actual pollution of ingesting smoke, thereby de-programming the brain of the physical and psychological addiction.

Thank you Amarajyoti at the Satyananda Yoga Centre - Nottingham for providing the above.

You can buy a fabulous 'nosebuddy'neti pot from amazon, having tried a few different types, this is by far the best!

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