JALA-NETI, a technique of nasal purification with the help of salt water

<>JALA-NETI is indicated, in the classic treatises YOGA and AYURVEDA, especially for the purification of the head area. It facilitates the absorption of PRANA in the nose. NETI is a beneficial practice for the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, as well as for the thought process. This technique has a purifying and activating effect on the AJNA CHAKRA command mental center.

Method of execution
It is very important to practice, even if you do not have a special pot. One can use, for example, a 0.5 l PET bottle, which, however, will allow (unwantedly) a not too imposing part of the water to leak past the nostril.
However, this shortcoming is not very important and with the help of a 0.5 l PET bottle we can practice immediately and even with very good effects.
We will describe the first variant of JALA-NETI, which uses a special vessel to perform the exercise.

a) Fill a special cup for NETI with warm and salty water (at the temperature and salinity of the blood – one teaspoon of salt per half liter of water – this being called isotonic solution); Water must taste like a “good soup”.

b) The funnel-shaped end of the mug is carefully inserted into the right nostril, without blocking the nasal canal. From this moment on, the mouth is kept open so that it can breathe through the mouth. Be careful not to sneeze, swallow, laugh, talk, or have any air movements through your nose while the water is draining through it.

c) The head tilts sideways, with the left nostril underneath, so that water can leak through it. This happens after a few seconds. We even try to absorb the water through the nose, until it reaches the place where the paths of the two nostrils join and then we let it flow through the other nostril, or we let it enter the pharynx, until it reaches the mouth, from where we eliminate it outwards.

We let half of the water with which we set out to make jala neti flow, then we raise our heads to vertical.

d) Before changing the nostrils, blow your nose a little to get any water debris out.
e) Repeat the points b) and c) with the only difference that now the water is introduced through the left nostril and will come out through the right nostril, or through the mouth. After this you raise your head vertically again and blow your nose gently.

f) If you still feel the nasal canal blocked by mucus, repeat the process even a few times, if necessary, until the nose is clear. If after a few attempts you fail, it would be advisable to go to a medical consultation to detect any obstructions of the nasal tract.

<>An extremely important stage is the drying of the nose according to the technique. It should never be neglected, especially by those with higher blood pressure. It is carried out in the following way:

a) First you lean forward, letting your head hang with your nose facing the floor. Gently press your nose between your fingers, then, leaving it free, inhale gently 10 times through your mouth exhaling through your nose. A few more drops of water can fall like this.

b) You get up and perform a few quick exhalations as follows: 10 times on both nostrils at the same time, 10 times on the left nostril (the right nostril is covered with a finger), 10 times on the right nostril (the left nostril is covered with a finger), finally again 10 times on both nostrils simultaneously.

These steps should clean and dry the nose. If you feel that there is water left there, repeat the whole process until successful, because otherwise cold symptoms can manifest for several hours afterwards, or infections can occur from the impure water left in the sinuses or in the Eustachian tubes.

Once learned, the method can be performed in about three minutes and can be introduced into the daily routine of body hygiene. Most of those who practice it are pleasantly surprised by the simplicity of this technique and its effectiveness in maintaining health.

Possible difficulties

– Water can enter the throat if the angle of inclination of the head is incorrect, if we breathe through the nose while water is dripping through there, or if the nostril is clogged.
– An unpleasant sensation may appear in the nose if the water is too little salty or too hot, if we have not yet become accustomed to the technique or if the water and the cup are not clean.
– The water can be stopped in its flow by blockages inside the nose, involuntary contraction of the nose (it must be left relaxed), an amount of mucus that temporarily blocks it and that will disappear after a few attempts, too cold water that can cause it to close, a permanent blockage that can be solved with the help of the doctor.
– Slight wounds may occur inside the nose in those with high blood pressure or in those with very sensitive nasal mucosa. In these situations, the practice must be interrupted until specialized advice is received.

In certain variants of the technique, hypertonic water rich in sulfur, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, bromine or water with plant extracts can be used instead of salt water.

Effects of JALA-NETI technique:

– removes all mucus full of impurities from the nose, bringing immediate relief;
– helps drain the sinuses; as a result, the body’s natural defense mechanisms in case of fever, allergies, sinusitis and other respiratory tract disorders such as sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, inflammation of the tonsils and polyps are reprogrammed;
– it is beneficial in case of asthma and bronchitis, reducing the tendency to breathe through the mouth when the nose is stuffy;
– has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain by reducing excessive heat, relieving headaches and migraines. It is beneficial in cases of epilepsy, psycho-emotional disorders, hysteria, depression and, in general, in cases of mental tension;
– NETI is of great help in problems associated with the eyes: it helps to clean the tear ducts, improves vision, makes the eyes bright and beautiful;
– it can help with ear conditions, such as middle ear infections, stuffy ears, tinnitus (ringing in the ears);
– NETI improves the sensitivity of the olfactory nerves, helping to restore the sense of smell, which also benefits the sense of taste and the digestion process;
– it has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands, which control the hormonal system, the effect being the harmonization of emotional behavior;
– NETI influences the secret AJNA CHAKRA force center, thus helping to achieve deeper states in yogic meditations;
– helps stimulate better visualization and concentration; leads to a state of brightness and clarity of mind;
– NETI is an excellent remedy for those who are trying to quit smoking, reducing the tendency to breathe through the mouth; It also resensitizes the nose in case of pollution by smoke ingestion, thus deprogramming the brain from physical and physiological dependence.

Recommendations

1. The water should always be lukewarm, never cold or hot.
2. It is good to peel non-iodized salt without additives.
3. Use a special container for NETI: a mug with a funnel-shaped extension. In its absence, a simple syringe (without a needle!) can also be used.
4. In the cold season it is contraindicated to go outside in the cold air immediately after the NETI has been performed. Leaning forward is mandatory, so that the remaining water comes out completely.
5. If you hear of firm recommendations from some pharmaceutical companies against this technique, think that the real reason is that while drugs cost money, this simple technique is free.

Scientific confirmations

At the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, a study was conducted to test the effectiveness of daily nasal irrigation with hypertonic salt water. The experimental group consisted of patients with otolaryngological problems and frequent sinusitis. They performed the technique daily for six months. For comparison, a control group that did not perform this technique was used. The conclusion reached: nasal irrigations lead to a decrease in sinus problems, symptoms related to them, decrease the need to use medications and nasal sprays in patientsJALA-NETI is indicated, in the classic treatises YOGA and AYURVEDA, especially for the purification of the head area. It facilitates the absorption of PRANA in the nose. NETI is a beneficial practice for the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, as well as for the thought process. This technique has a purifying and activating effect on the AJNA CHAKRA command mental center.

Another study to determine the effectiveness of this method in the treatment of respiratory disorders was conducted at the University of San Diego School of Medicine, California. The test was applied to a batch of 211 patients with various respiratory tract disorders, compared to 20 healthy people. Both groups applied the saltwater nasal purification technique for three to six weeks. The conclusion: in the patients who used the technique for the treatment, there was a significant improvement in 23 of the 30 symptoms present before the experiment, and in the control group there was an overall improvement in health.

Accessible to anyone, the practice of JALA-NETI can be a life-saving solution for our physical, mental and spiritual health, especially in these times when respiratory diseases such as asthma, sinusitis, allergies, fever, colds are more and more frequent, and on the other hand the spiritual consciousness is in a state of degeneration.

this article was made after a similar article on www.yogaesoteric.ro website, signed by Melania Radu