Role of Sutra Neti as a Yougik Shuddhi Kriya in Promotion of Health

Abstract

Yoga as an ancient science can help people live a long and healthy life. This science has now become increasingly popular in many countries. There are several health condition that can be cured or at least alleviated to a great extent, through the practice of this science. Yoga includes asana, Pranayam and exercises that can help body, immunity, increase strength, weight loss, remove stress and relief from pains, infections and disorders. Some of the various yoga poses and techniques can be used to cure numerous conditions ranging from nasal polyps to cancer. Since a sinus infection is one of the most common respiratory ailments that people suffer from, it is only common for them to use natural practices to cure this condition. Yoga practice, which is known as Jala neti or Sutra neti, i.e., cleansing of nasal cavity, throat can help reduce the pain and discomfort due to sinusitis, within a shorter period of time. These procedures are known as neti kriya.

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Vinod S. Koravi

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Vinod S. Koravi (2018). Role of Sutra Neti as a Yougik Shuddhi Kriya in Promotion of Health. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 0(0), 1-6. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-294479