Yogic Cleansing Practices 

Another aspect of Hatha Yoga is a set of practices called the Shatkarmas or more simply six processes which clean/detoxify the physical body. These practices are introduced outside the normal yoga class, and can be learnt gradually. The first one to be introduced is called jala neti: salt-water irrigation of the nose and the sinuses, using a special neti pot (lota) which is available from your yoga teacher or centre. It is very beneficial for sufferers of sinusitis, headaches, hay fever, depression and insomnia.

There are then practices for the digestive system which involve learning a specific sequence of asana practices. For more information refer to your teacher or the following downloads.