Yoga: A Mystical Journey for True Selves

BY DILIP BISWAS Assistant Professor Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya

Yoga- A renaissance in modern medical science. It is defined as union of body ,emotion and mind. Yoga- A mystical journey for true selves exist on non material plane.Union ,Moksha(self realisation) Journey for inside starts within our physical bodies - through the expression of life force ,movement , breath, and mind. The ancient Rishis recognized the importance of a healthy body for all activities, whether worldly or spiritual.The ancient metaphorical language of yoga has arisen from anatomical millions of seekers over thousand years. All the seekers shared a common laboratory their human bodies. of Athma- Paramathma experimentations by

Identifying the obstacles(toxins or by products) that obstruct the natural function of our systems. Habitual tension accumulates over a life time of operating our muscular fulcrums against the constant pull of gravity, we oblige to modulate our living patterns that invoked the way of internal emotional and physical health landscape of regulating our. pulleys and

Yoga is that Bedic science which has many principles to protect health and to overcome diseases by fallowing non pharmacological measures like Asana, Shatkriyas . According to the ancient text Gheranda Samhitha there are seven steps which every spiritual aspirant attainment of self realization (Moksha) in that first step is Shodhanam i. e purification of body through Shatkriyas. Pranayama, and must qualify for

Shat means six and Kriya means therapy (Shodhanam/cleansing), these are yogic Kriyas which removes waste material of our internal organs which are not expelled Therefore the aim of Shatkriyas are to cleanse the internal organs harmony between the major Pranic flows, Ida - Pingala and attaining a physical and mental purification through removing toxins from the organs and improving concentration. normally. and there by create

Aim understanding of Shatkriyas by collecting all available literature regarding procedures from websites for yoga. According to Hatha yoga Pradipika and there are six cleansing techniques called as Shat Kriyas. They are ....... of this presentation is to make easy six purificatory Dhouthi Nethi Nouli Basthi Trataka Kapala bhathi.

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JalaNeti is the process of nasal cleaning done using a small pot called Neti pot. It has a long spout on one side. It is filled with warm salt water. Then the spout is inserted into the left nostril. The practitioner bends his head to right side and lets the water from the left nostril into the nasal cavity, which then comes out of the right nostril. Sutra Neti : Here the sutra is inserted into one nostril and pulled out from the throat and out of the mouth. Then using gentle to and fro motion of the surtra, the nostril passage is cleaned.

Clean the upper respiratory tract. Effective in some of the systemic disorders like Asthma, Bronchitis, Migraine, Anxiety, Depression, Eye diseases and Ear Nose Throat Disorders. Effective in sinusitis and inflammation of Adenoids. Stimulates the Ajna chakra, the mid brain psychic center, which has a great influence of psycho- spiritual health. Allergies, Epilepsy,

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Nauli is the practice of churning the abdominal muscles to the left and right repeatedly. Rotation of the muscles, clockwise as well as anti-clockwise is also practiced. The process involves isolating the Abs muscles (also called the rectus abdominus muscle) on both sides of the abdomen and then using it to move and churn the internal organs. The four forms of Nauli practiced are Vama Nauli (using left Abs muscles), Dakshina Nauli (using right Abs muscles), Madhya Nauli (using both Abs muscles) and churning (rotation clockwise as well as anti-clock wise) of the Abs muscles.

The rolling, rotation and agitation of the entire abdomen gives deep massage and profound toning to the abdominal muscles. Improves blood circulation to whole trunk and internal organs, cures Constipation, Indigestion and controls Diabetes. Regular practice of Nouli will control the Vata and balance other physiological functions.

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Vemin dhauti: The practitioner drinks about 1 1 liters of warm saline water Then he vomits the whole water out. To vomit, the best position is to bend over and put two fingers at the root of the tongue. By stimulating the root of the tongue, the vomiting reflux is induced, which throws the salt water out of the stomach along with the impurities. Continue till all the water is removed. There is another practice called Vastra Dhauti. Here a 30 feet long cotton cloth is first dipped in saline water and then swallowed carefully. Then it is pulled out slowly, thereby cleaning the inner linings of the stomach and food pipe. This has to be learned under an expert.

Dhouthi removes impurities that can cause diseases, It thoroughly scrubs walls of the stomach and stimulates the peristalsis and digestive juices, It brings both Pitta and kapha dosha back to balance, improving all conditions related to upper gastro intestinal tract. It is beneficial for constipation, Irritavel Bowel Syndrome Diabetes, and all Gastro Intestinal Tract disorders, Relieves Flatulence, constipation. It counter acts the bowel malfunctioning that cause a decrease in the natural cleansing of the intestine due to low grade food, a sedentary life style, and gradual organic brake down.

Though many include Kapalabhati as a type pranayama, in the Hatha Yoga texts, it is classified under the Shatkriyas. It is a powerful cleaning process where the air is forcefully expelled from the lungs, removing any stagnant carbon dioxide accumulated in the lower parts of the lungs. In kapalabhati, the exhalation is forceful while the inhalation is normal. This process is repeated few rounds.

1. Kaphala bhati relaxes the facial muscles and nerves. 2. As per some classical texts of yoga regular practise of kaphalabhati helps to prevent aging process. 3. Very good cure respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis. 4. Increases the lungs capacity, makes the lungs strong. 5. One of the good practises to cure sinusitis. 6. Spiritually the kapahala bhati practice helpful to awaken ajna chakra.

TRATAKA

Word Trataka means -to look or to gaze, this technique can be defined as fixed gazing at one point, It is described as the Kriya for eyes in which the person is made to visualize the flame (Jyothisthrataka), Trataka can also be practiced on a small dot, the full moon, a shadow, a crystal ball, at the tip of nose, Omkara etc before to which one has to perform eye exercises

Physically Trataka cleanse the eyes, corrects weakness and certain defects of eyes, increases the lacrimal secretion by which cleans the eyes. mentally it increases nervous stability, removes insomnia and relaxes even most troubled mind. Trataka calms, stills and focuses the mind by this it will develops concentration and will power it is one of the most powerful methods of controlling mind and its thought waves. Ayurveda says eyes are the main site of Alochaka Pitta as well total head, which not only stimulates eyes but also brain, by applying this concept we can easily understand Trataka will not only works on eyes and also brain. ,

It is a procedure in which yogi will stand in flowing water up to the level of novel region, by bending forward expanding simultaneously perform Uddiyana Bandha and Nouli such that water will be drawn inside the intestine through anal region.After storing the water for some time and performing Nouli it will be passed out. Sankha Prakshalana : It involves drinking about 5 liters of slightly warm saline water. The saline water does not get absorbed by the intestine. Instead it pulls out waste and toxins from the intestinal walls and throws it out through the rectum. One has to go to the toilet multiple times (say 3 5 times) till plain water comes out of the rectum. sphincter muscles and

It will generate energy, removes heat from the systems, and develops the strength, control abdominal muscles, massages and tones organs and nerves. Bhasti is the cleaning of the bowels. This gives a complete cleaning of the intestinal tract. The Shatkriyas practices are to be learned from an experienced yoga instructor.

The Shatkriyas are yogic cleansing techniques which cleanse the subtle channels as well as remove the impurities and restore the proper functioning of physiology of the body. These practices activate almost all of the vital systems in the body, especially the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems. These are the preparatory procedures in the most part which prepare the body for the process of next level. We don t live to do yoga; we do yoga so that we may live- more easily, joyously and gracefully. Yoga is the precious stone of healthy living.

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