Correct way of performing Neti.

[Guest guest]

this is not neti, or at least not a method i have ever encountered

doing it this way must require a forceful exhalation, which in turn

can force water into the eustachian tube and sinuses

the correct way is through the nose, out of the nose - that way water

doesn't enter into the throat at all - performed properly, one is

even able to talk while performing jala neti

 

best... todd caldecott

www.toddcaldecott.com

 

> I usually perform neti by taking neti water through mouth and

> expelling it through nose via throat. I find this method easier to perform. I

wanted to know the views of the experts whether it is one of a "correct" way to

perform neti or not.

[Guest guest]

Is there a description anywhere of how to do this correctly - I thought the

water had to come out of the mouth - if it doesn't how do you stop it?

 

Thanks

 

Jane

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Todd Caldecott

ayurveda

Tuesday, April 25, 2006 8:44 AM

<ayurveda> Re: Correct way of performing Neti.

doing it this way must require a forceful exhalation, which in turn

can force water into the eustachian tube and sinuses

the correct way is through the nose, out of the nose - that way water

doesn't enter into the throat at all - performed properly, one is

even able to talk while performing jala neti

[Guest guest]

Dear friends,

to practice neti it is very simple.

My daughter does her neti since was 4 years old.

 

The most simple is to use an instrument called "Lota".

You have to put into this instrument warm water with salt

(physics solution) and through one nostril to the other.

Then you can clean the nose blowing the water very softly.

 

But if you haven't the lota you can use a glass of warm and salted

water. You take the water in your mouth and with the root of the

tongue you have to push the water through the connection mouth-nose.

You push the water without to bow.

The water will flow easily.

 

Another way is dipping the nose in the water in a glass; and

inhaling, the water pass through the nose till the mouth, but it is

less comfortable.

Keep smiling.

 

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> Is there a description anywhere of how to do this correctly - I

thought the water had to come out of the mouth - if it doesn't how do

you stop it?

[Guest guest]

Dear Sir,

Thanks a lot for your guidance on the correct way of doing neti. But there

is also a different opinion received from Mr. Suryanagara which says that

one can take water in mouth and push it out through mouth-nose connection

i.e. through the mouth, out of the nose as opposed to the method stated by

you i.e. through the nose, out of the nose. Please enlighten me on the

issue.

 

Best regards.

Abbas

 

> You take the water in your mouth and with the root of the

> tongue you have to push the water through the connection mouth-nose. You push

the water without to bow. The water will flow easily.

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

The discussion on Neti is quite interesting & important too ! Let me put my

views as a qualified Ayurveda & Yoga consultant on Neti & Nasya.

 

Inserion of fluid through nostrils ( may be jala i.e. water or sootra i.e.

rubber catheter ) in case of Neti of Yogic Shatkriya & different forms of

ayurvedic medications (viz. oils, juices of medicinal herbs, powders, medicated

ghee ) in case of Nasya of Ayurvedic Panchakarma. In both the scripts theseNeti

a well Nasya have their co relation with the paaification of increased vitiated

‘Kapha’ & known for their utility in the management of Urdhwajatrugat Roga (

Diseases of head & neck, sense organs, disorders of the parts above the level of

clavicle (Jatru).

 

As per gherand samhita Netikriya is advocated for –

“Sadhanat Netikaryasya Khecharisiddhim Apnuyaat I

Kaphadosha vinashyanti Divyadrushti prajayate II”

(Gh.S.1/51)

If we refer the various classical text books on Ayurveda with special

Reference to Panchakarma , then one would notice the fact that neither Ayurveda

nor Panchakarma or Shodhana Chikitsa of Ayurveda are only meant for

patients.Rather the main aim & object of Ayurveda is to keep or maintain health

of individuals ( Preventive aspect) & then second aim is to make those having

disease , free from diseases.

“swasthasya Swasthya rakshanam Atoorasya Vikar prashamanam cha I” ( Charak

Samhita)

 

But even while using these Panchakarma Modalities we do pay a special

attention towards their list of contraindications of each Karma along with the

list of indications.( Ke yogya ke ayogya ? ).I think this concept if we think

over & apply in certain Kriyas without changing or deviating the original

concept of Yogic shuddhikriya, , should make sense.

 

Certain specific Panchakarma procedures are described to be practiced in

certain seasonal set up only when specific doshas are increased in our body, so

that those doshas can be tackled well.For example Vaman is usually advocated in

Sharad Ritu when there is an increased level of vitiated Pitta , which can be

taken out of body through Vaman easily in that period.Basti is advocated in

Varsha Ritu which is a known period of increased vitiation of Vata or Vayu. It

will be interesting to note that these procedures are advocated for healthy

individuals for maintainence of their health.

 

Will there be the possibilities of utilizing certain Yogic shadkriya in

comjunction with ayurvediya Panchakarma ? So that they could enhance the requied

effect of the other one & work in synergy !

Here I would like to propose such model of Jaslaneti followed by Nassya (

tailbindu or Avapeedaka nasya).I think after doing these processes the utility ,

absorption of the second might get enhanced.I have already started working on

certain conditions at my centres.

1 JALANETI - (CLEANSING OF NASAL PASSAGE BY USE OF WATER)

Contraindications : Blocked nostrils. Salt not to be used if a person is

suffering from hypertension or if salt is contraindicated for any other reason.

Materials Required : Jalaneti cup, glass/tumbler, body-warm potable water,

common edible salt, spoon and a napkin. Saline water should be prepared by

adding half a teaspoon of salt in half a litre body-warm water. Adjust the

quantity of salt and temperature of water as per needs.

Technique : Stand comfortably, preferably before a basin or in a bathroom.

Alternatively, sit on a chair or squat in the open space.

Fill the Jalaneti cup with saline water. Hold the filled cup in the left palm,

keeping four fingers outside and thumb towards the body. Hold the cup firmly

fixing middle finger and thumb in the depressions provided on the respective

sides of the Jalaneti cup. Bring the chin towards chest and tilt the head

suitably towards the right side. Insert the spout of the Jalaneti cup in the

left nostril, keep the mouth open and breathe through mouth throughout. Raise up

the cup slowly taking left elbow up but without changing the position of the

head unless the change is absolutely necessary. Due to this, saline water will

enter from the left to the right nostril and glide down from it. Let the flow of

water coming out of right nostril be slow, smooth, continuous and uniform.

Repeat the above actions, now holding the filled Jalaneti cup in the right

hand for getting the flow of water out from the left nostril. This completes one

round of Jalaneti. Normally, one round of Jalaneti, practised preferably in the

moring, is enough. In special conditions, however, rounds of Jalaneti can be

increased and practised for more than once in a day and at convenient times, as

per needs.

 

RUBBERNETI (CLEANSING OF NASAL PASSAGE BY RUBBER CATHETER)

Contraindications : Growth of bone or flesh in the nostrils, septum deviation

or blocked nostrils.

Materials Required : 1) Rubber Catheter (surgical quality) of suitable length

and diameter. Clean the catheter thoroghly. Dip it in boiling water before and

after use for making it hygienic. Use the moist/wet catheter only. 2) Clean

napkin. 3) Clean hot and cold potable water.

Technique : Stand before the basin or in a bathroom/ open space or sit in a

chair or squat. Take wet catheter in the right hand. Open the mouth, tilt the

head a little up and back. Give a slight inward curvature to the tapered end

side of the moist/wet catheter and gently insert that end of the catheter in the

right nostril. Along with the inhalation, gently push the catheter inside. If

needed, one can close the left nostril while inhaling by right nostril to

increase the force of inhalation which will enable catheter to go inside along

with forceful

inhalation. But the force should not be more than required as otherwise the

catheter may go more to the upside and touch the olfactory nerves which may

cause intense pain.

Coughing or irritation felt at the throat are the sure indications of catheter

having entered in a throat. At that stage, stop pushing the catheter further

inside. Now wide open the mouth. Enter the pair of thumb and the index finger or

that of index finger and the middle finger inside the throat and catch the

tapered end of the catheter. Slowly pull the catheter out from mouth,

simultaneously loosening the other end of the catheter. Catch hold of upper end

of the catheter in the right hand thumb and index finger and its lower end

coming out from the mouth in the left hand thumb and index finger. Keep the

mouth open and give a gentle massage to inner layer of the nasal passage by

gently moving the catheter to and fro for 3 to 5 times. If required, the number

of massaging movements can be increased provided they are done comfortably and

with the least efforts.

Gently pull the lower end of the catheter out from the mouth simultaneously

loosening the other end of the catheter for facilitating the catheter to come

out comfortably. The upper wide open end of the catheter will cleanse the nasal

passage and remove dirt while coming out from the mouth. Clean the catheter

thoroughly both from inside and outside before using it again. Do the same

action of Rubberneti through the left nostril. Cleansing right and left nostrils

with the rubber catheter will complete one round of Rubberneti.

After completing the practice, clean the catheter thoroughly inside-outside,

shake off water from the catheter, wipe it with a clean and dry cloth. This

should be done meticulously as otherwise lapse in it may prove dangerous. Keep

the catheter in an air-tight box of a suitable size and* preferably of a round

shape.

Notes :

1. One round of Rubberneti may be practised daily or as and when

required,

preferably in the morning. One can practise Rubberneti from any of the

nostrils first.

2. In the beginning, one can lubricate the tapered end of the

catheter with a

suitable edible oil or ghee for ensuring smooth and comfortable

movement of catheter inside the nostrils.

3. Nails of index, middle and thumb fingers must be well trimmed and

filed so hat they don't hurt the mucous membrane while taking out end of the

catheter from the mouth.

 

Benefits :

1. Cleanses the nasal passage thoroughly.

2. By gentle massage, refreshes nerve ends at the inner layers of

nostrils.

3. Increases the resistance and tolerance level of

delicate inner layers of the nostrils and the nerve ends.

4. Helps to prevent and cure functional types of cold , asthma,

bronchial troubles and breathing problems. Improves the overall health of the

ear, nose and throat.

5. Prevents and restricts septum deviation and troublesome growth

of bone or flesh in the nostrils. Improves breathing.

6. When practiced along with other nasal cleansing processes like

Jalaneti, Shwasana-Marga Shuddhi, Kapalabhati, benefits get enhanced.

 

Classical References of Neti – As per the references of Hatapradeepika –

“Sootram Nihanti Susnigdham Nasanale praveshayet I

Mukhanirgamayet cha Neti sidhau Nigadyate II

Kapalashodhani chaiva Divyadrishshti pradayini I

Urdhwajataroggoghau Netihi Ashu Nihanti cha II ( H.P.2/30 – 31)

 

As per gherand samhita Netikriya is advocated for –

“Sadhanat Netikaryasya Khecharisiddhim Apnuyaat I

Kaphadosha vinashyanti Divyadrushti prajayate II”

(Gh.S.1/51)

Divyadrushtim Prajayate – Improvement of visual acuity or third eye is

initiated ?

 

Here I would like to say , I am with Dr.Bhate at certain points, that Neti

should be done initially than Nasya for getting better absorption of Nasya drug.

 

I hope this information may help Jane MacRoss to know the correct methodology

of performing Nasya.

 

Thanking you,

With warm regards,

Prof.Dr.Aashish Phadke

M.D.(Ayurved)(Mumbai),M.I.I.M.(Gold Medal),

Dip.in Yogic Education(Yoga Vidya Niketan - Mumbai),

Dip.in Yoga (Centre for Yoga - Dept. of Philosophy ,University of Mumbai )

www.ayurvision.com

 

> Is there a description anywhere of how to do this correctly - I thought the

water had to come out of the mouth - if it doesn't how do you stop it?

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Thank you Dr. Phadke and Dr. Bhate for details on Neti. I have one

question about what kind of water to use for Neti. I live in US. As

most of you know, the city water here is not used for drinking. The

drinking water is filtered and treated. Can I just take the regular

water from the city and warm it up slightly and use it for neti? Or is

the bottled water recommended? The reason I am asking this question is

that if the city water is not considered good for oral intake, is it

good for nasal adminstration?

If it is not safe to use either of these two kinds of water, do you

suggest any kind of treatment for the city water/bottled water before

using for Neti?

 

Also, is there any rule that the neti process should be started with

left nostril or right nostril? Is any nostril good enough to begin with?

 

Thank you,

ram prasad.

 

ayurveda, "dr.aashish phadke"

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> Dear All,

> The discussion on Neti is quite interesting & important too ! Let

me put my views as a qualified Ayurveda & Yoga consultant on Neti & Nasya.