Jal Neti Science

Neti
Neti is an ancient yoga practice that keeps the nasal passage clear at all times। It thus prevents the build up of mucus, which is the main causes of cold. Neti is one of the six classical Kriyas (cleansing practices) mentioned in the Hatha Yoga and can be done in two ways. Neti is an important kriya intended for the purification of the nadis. It is our bounden duty to keep our nostrils clean. Unclean nostrils will lead to irregular breathing and irregular breathing leads to many dangerous ailments.


Jal Neti
Jala Neti, or Saline Nasal Irrigation (SNI), is the traditional method of self-administered nasal cleansing. Originating in the yoga tradition, it has been used in many cultures for thousands of years and is known by satisfied users for its many physical and psychological benefits.

Technique
A special "Neti Pot" is filled with warm, slightly salted water and the spout of the pot is inserted into one nostril. The position of the head and pot are adjusted to allow the water to flow out of the other nostril. The technique is not as hard or uncomfortable as one may at first think! You will be pleasantly surprised at this simple and effective method of health maintenance. Once learned, the practice can be done in about 3 minutes, and is easily integrated into a daily routine of body cleansing such as showering or cleaning of the teeth.

Benefits

• Neti is of great benefit for problems associated with the eyes. It helps flush the tear ducts, encouraging better 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 and tinitis.
• Neti improves sensitivity of the olfactory nerves, helping to restore lost sense of smell, and thereby benefits the relationship with taste and digestive processes.
• It has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands which control the hormonal system. This has a harmonizing effect on emotional behaviours.
• 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.
• Jala Neti removes the dirt and bacteria-filled mucus from within the nose and helps to drain the sinus cavities. This helps restore the body's protection mechanisms against nasal and upper respiratory infections such as hayfever, allergies, sinusitis, sore throats, coughs, post nasal drip, inflammation of tonsils and adenoids.
• Jala Neti is beneficial for asthma & 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 and is therefore beneficial for headaches, migraine, epilepsy, temper tantrums, hysteria, depression and general mental tension.
• It also affects the subtle functions of the olfactory and optic nerves, as well as the pineal and pituitary glands.
• It stimulates better powers of visualisation and concentration and gives a feeling of lightness and clarity to the mind.