Simple Yogic Kriyas For Hygiene of

SensesBy-

Kamlesh LakheraYoga teacher and Yoga

therapist

Yogic KriyasYogic kriyas are the internal cleansing processes of different body

systems, making them more efficient.

Yogic kriyas also known as 'Shuddhi Kriyas' or 'Shatkarmas' or 'Shatkriyas'.

They are six types-

DhoutiBastiNetiTratakaNauliKapalbhati

Yogic Kriyas• In yogic kriyas ,the five basic elements are used for cleansing

senses and various inner and outer body vents or cavities.

• Simple yogic kriyas are very beneficial pertaining to five senses

• Sensory organs are the main links between the outer world and the brain, which collects analyses,decides ans gives direction to various body parts and system to act.

• Hence it is essential to ensure proper hygiene of the senses by practicing these simple yogic kriya.

Mukha Shuddhi

Oral Hygiene - Cleansing of Teeth, Gums, Tongue & Soft Palate

Mukha Shuddhi

1. Danta Dhouti - Cleansing of Teeth by use of fingertips

2. Danta Moola Dhouti - Massaging of Gums

3. Jivha Dhouti - Cleansing of the Tongue

4. Jivha Moola Dhouti - Cleansing of the root area of the Tongue

5. Kapala Randhra Dhouti - Cleansing & Massaging of soft Palate

Benefits

Danta Dhouti - Makes teeth and gums healthy Improves blood circulation in gums Help in overcoming bad breath/foul smell in the mouth Chewing action becoms easy,enjoyable ,which helps in improving

digestion.

Jivha Dhouti - Improves elasticity of the tongue Increases length of the tongue Functioning of the tongue becomes easier and enjoyable Specially beneficial for Teachers, Singer, Lawyers etc Improves digestion

Benefits

Jivha Moola Dhouti- Cleanses the root region of the tongue Improves the health of the throat Helps in producing clear sound Helps in proper digestion Stimulates salivary glands.

Kapala Randhra Dhouti- Cleanses the mouth thoroughly. Removes excessive secretion and sticky mucus from the mouth Reduces phlegmatic tendency Energises/ refreshes nerve ends in the mouth.

Karna Shuddhi

• Cleansing of Ears -

Karna Shuddhi

• Karna Randhra Dhouti - Cleansing of Ear Passage.

• Karnapatala Runadab - Effect of Negative pressure on Ear- Drums.

• Karnapatala Dhanadab - Effect of Positive Pressure on Ear-Drums.

• Karnapatala Dab Parivartan - Manipulation of Pressures on Ear-Drums.

Benefits

Cleanses ear opening

Improves hearing capacity

Prevents ear troubles

Improves flexibility and functional capacity of eardrums

Due to -ve pressure at throat, if there is any congestion of blood is

reduced

Due to +ve pressure created in the mouth, supplies of fresh

oxygenated blood to the area increased

Health of inner ear gets enhanced.

Nasika Shuddhi

• Cleansing of Nose -

Nasika Shuddhi

• Shwasana-Marga Shuddhi - The Nasal Cleansing Process.

• Kapalabhati - The Forehead Brightener

• Jala Neti - Cleansing of Nasal Passage by use of water.

• Rubber Neti - Cleansing of Nasal Passage by Rubber Catheter.

Benefits

Shwasana Marga Shuddhio Cleanes the respiratory tracto Increases the efficiency of breathing and respiratory functionso Asthma and other respiratory problems are reducedo Prevents the deviation of septum

Kapalabhatio Remedy against frequent coldo Improves abdominal breathing, which reduces the severity of

asthmatic attackso Reduces strain on the throato Face and forehead become brightero Pitta and kapha dosha are balanced

Benefits

Jala and Rubber Neti-

• Cleanses the nasal passage

• Refreshes the nerve ends at the mucous membrane of the nose

• Prevents and help in curing bronchial trouble, chronic functional

cold,asthma, short breath etc.

• Improves health of ear eyes and throat

• Prevents disorder such as polypus ,growth of nasal bone and

septum deviation

Netra Shuddhi

• Cleansing of Eyes -

NETRA SHUDDHI

• Netra Sparsha - Palming the eyes

• Netravaran - Cupping the eyes

• Netra- snan - Bathing the eyes with water.

• Netra-Prakshalan - Splashing water over the eyes

VIVIDHA DISHA DRISHTI

• Brahma Drishti - Movement of the eyes and fixation of the gaze at four

directions.

• Jatru Drishti - Fixation of gaze on the shoulders.

• Nasagra Drishti - Fixation of gaze on the tip of the Nose

• Bhrumadhya Drishti - Fixation of gaze in between the eyebrows.

• Sameepa Drishti - Fixation of gaze on an object at a short distance.

• Sudoora Drishti - Fixation of gaze on an object at a long distance.

• Drishti Parivartan - Alternate changing of gaze

• Dreshti Sanchalan - Marching of the eyes.

• Drishti Chalan - Rhythmic rotation of the eyes: Clockwise & Anticlockwise

• Netra Sankocha - Pleasurable contraction of the eyes.

Benefits

Netra Shuddhi• Refreshes the eyes and removes eye fatigue.• Relaxes ciliary muscles and optic nerves• Improves eyesight• Stimulate nerve ends and improve blood circulation in the eyes

Vividha Disha Drishti• Improve the flexibility of eyeballs, eyelids and internal muscles of

the eyes• Olfactory nerves are refreshed and ciliary muscles are toned up• Strain and stress bearing capacity increased• Improves resistance capacity , and reduce number of specs/lens

TWAG (TWAK) SHUDDHI

• Cleansing of the Skin -

TWAG (TWAK) SHUDDHI

• Twag Gharashan - Scrubbing the skin.

• Twag Mardan - Massaging the skin.

(a) Body Massage

(b) Kneading Massage

(c) Vibrating Massage

• Twag Snan - Bathing the skin

(a) Jalasnan

(b) Sooryasnan

• Matru Sparsh - Mother's Touch

Benefits

Twag (Twak) Shuddhi

Skin becomes clean, glowing, attractive and healthy

Improves blood circulation

Increases the sensitiveness and functional capacity of the skin

Open up the pores of the skin

Massage loosens the muscles and removes the tension and

tightness in the muscles

Thank You