From Technique to Impact : Jal Neti and Its Benefits and Risks

Many types of purification good deeds have been mentioned for a person. Jal Neti Kriya is a part of these Satkarmas. It is also included in the six processes of purification Satkarmas. Jal Neti Kriya removes the infection and blockage in your nasal passage. During the change of seasons or in cold or hot weather, many people have to face the problem of blocked nose. To overcome this kind of problem, you should practice Jal Neti Kriya regularly. In this Kriya, you put water in one nostril of the nose and take out this water from the other nostril. This Kriya is done in both the nostrils alternately. This removes the germs and dust in your respiratory system. The dirt of the respiratory system can cause swelling in your nose and other respiratory disorders. Not only this, after doing this Kriya, you are also protected from diseases like sinus.

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There are many benefits of doing Jal Neti. This improves the respiratory system and increases our immunity. The benefits of doing Jal Neti are being explained in detail below.

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Fix The Respiratory System
Due to difficulty in breathing, your body does not get enough oxygen. Due to which you are not able to do any work comfortably. With Jal Neti Kriya, you clear the nasal passage. By clearing it, your respiratory system becomes strong and you can breathe easily.

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Useful For Asthma
Jal Neti Kriya is considered very useful for asthma patients. By practicing this Kriya, asthma patients do not have any breathing.

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Jal Neti Removes Infection
People who regularly do Jal Neti Kriya remain safe from eye, ear and nose infections.

Beneficial For Bronchitis Patients
In bronchitis disease, there is an obstruction in the oxygen carrying path in the nose, mouth and lungs of a person. The causes of this disease can be removed by Jal Neti Kriya and the patient can breathe better through the nose than before.

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Helpful In Migraine
By doing Jal Neti Kriya, your brain gets an adequate amount of oxygen, due to which the brain does not get tired quickly. By doing this Kriya, your brain can work better for a long time and can remain calm for a long time. Not only this, the problem of migraine also gradually goes away.

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You get many benefits from Jal Neti, but along with the benefits of this Kriya, there are some disadvantages as well. In this, there is a high possibility of infection from the vessel generally used for Jal Neti. Its other disadvantages are being explained in detail below.

• Burning from hot water - If the hot water used in Jal Neti is too hot or the amount of salt in that water is high, then it can cause burning inside your nose.
• Bleeding from nose - Due to the high amount of salt in the water of Jal Neti, it can further increase the problem of bleeding from your nose. Along with this, if the utensil is not held properly, it can also hurt your nose and it can also cause bleeding from your nose.
• Pain in eyes and ears - If the salt water used in Jal Neti does not come out properly, then it can cause many other problems. Due to this, you may feel ear pain, dizziness and burning in the eyes.
• Infection from Jal Neti - If there are germs in the utensil used for Jal Neti, then those germs can go directly inside your nose during Jal Neti. This can cause many types of infections.
• To avoid the harm caused by this activity, you should do this activity under the supervision of an expert. Apart from this, the utensils used in this activity should be cleaned every time before use.

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Just as it is very important to adopt the right way to do any work, similarly it is necessary to do Jal Neti Kriya in the right way. You get its benefits only when you do Jal Neti Kriya in the right way. To practice this, you should have a long-tubed lota or any other utensil. You can easily pour water in your nostrils with a long and thin tube. Experts say that using a copper pot in Jal Neti gives more benefits. The following things are needed before doing this kriya.

• Little warm water
• Lota with thin and long tube for Jal Neti
• Pinch of salt

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Before doing this kriya, you should fill the lota by mixing lukewarm water and a little salt in it. The correct way to do Jal Neti is being told further by the experts.

• You can do this kriya while sitting. Sitting reduces the chances of you moving during this activity. Apart from this, you can also do this by bending forward. Before doing this, check the flow of water whether it is coming out properly or not.
• Keep the thin and long pipe from which water comes out of the pot close to your nostril, so that you do not face any problem while pouring water in this activity.
• If you are pouring water inside from the left nostril, then you have to tilt your head slightly towards the right. Along with this, you have to breathe through your mouth. Do not move the body much while the water is falling down and pour the water inside slowly.
• When the process of pouring water inside from the left nostril and taking out water from the right side is completed, then repeat it with the other nostril.

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You can do Jal Neti three times a day. But doing Jal Neti before breakfast in the morning gives more benefits. You can include it in your daily routine and do it every morning after bathing or brushing your teeth. Experts believe that doing Jal Neti in the morning makes you feel energetic throughout the day. Along with this, your mind remains stable in all tasks.

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You may face many problems while doing Jal Neti for the first time. What precautions need to be taken while doing it, is being told below.

• After doing this action, the skin inside your nose may become dry.
• People who have high blood pressure problems need to be more careful while doing this action. If you start feeling dizzy due to a dry nose, then you should stop at one place or stand straight.
• In this process, not even a drop of water should remain inside your nose. If this happens, then your chances of getting an infection increase.
• Like all types of yoga, Jal Neti should also be done under the supervision of an expert.
• Jal Neti heals your respiratory system. This process works to harmonize your body, mind and soul. This process should not be practiced only when you have a nose or breathing problem, but you should practice it regularly.

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Jal Neti is an ancient yogic process in which the nasal passage is cleaned using lukewarm salt water. In this process, a special neti pot is used, by which water is poured from one nostril and taken out from the other nostril. Jal Neti helps in relieving sinus, allergy, cold and blocked nose problems. It keeps the respiratory system clean and healthy, and also provides mental peace and clarity. Doing Jal Neti regularly helps in breathing and strengthens the body's immune system. It is advisable to consult a yoga expert before doing this procedure.