YTTC students will learn information and practice of the shatkriyas “six body cleansing methods”: Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Agnisara, Nauli, Tratak and Kapalbhati with emphasis on techniques, practice and theory, variations, awareness, contra-indications, benefits, etc. We will explain how to use kriya in daily life.
Kriyas (shatkarma)
meda-śleṣhmādhikaḥ pūrvaṃ ṣhaṭ-karmāṇi samācharet |
anyastu nācharettāni doṣhāṇāṃ samabhāvataḥ
|| Hatha pradeepika || 2/21||
|| If there be excess of fat or phlegm in the body, the six kinds of kriyâs (duties) should be performed first. But others, not suffering from the excess of these, should not perform them.||
Shatkarma. shat means ‘six’ and karma means ‘action’ the shatkarma consists of six group of purification process .the aim of the shatkarma (and hatha yoga) is to create harmony between ida and pingla (nadis). there by attaining physical and mental purification and balance.
They are used to purify the body of toxins and to ensure safe and successful progression along the spiritual path and to balance the three dosha or humours in the body: kapha (mucus), pitta (bile or fire) and vata (wind).
- Jala neti
- Sutra neti
- kapalabhati
- Vamana dhauti
- agnishara
- Nauli