योग विद्या

प्राचीन काल से लेकर आज तक स्वास्थ्य रक्षा के लिए जितने भी तरीक़े है उनमें योग विद्या सर्वोपरि है!

योग के माध्यम से शारीरिक, मानसिक एवम् आध्यात्मिक स्वास्थ्य कि प्राप्ति होती है! पूरे विश्व मे आध्यात्मिक गुरु, दार्शनिक और खेल प्रशिक्षक एवम् स्वास्थ्य कार्यकर्ता योग का शिक्षण एवम् प्रशिक्षण दे रहें है!     योग का अर्थ एवं प्रकार योग का वास्तविक अर्थ जोड़ना या सम्बन्ध स्थापित करना होता है, अपनी आत्म चेतना को ईश्वर से जोड़ने कि विद्या का नाम योग है! इसलिए श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता मे निर्दिश कर्मयोग- कर्म करने कि कला या जीवन जीने कि कला। भक्तियोग- ईश्वर उपासना कि विद्या। ज्ञानयोग- दार्शनिक,आध्यात्मिक और धार्मिक चिंतन के द्वारा ईश्वर एवं जगत को समझने इत्यादि सम्मिलित है। लेकिन स्वास्थ्य कि द्रष्टी से हठयोग और राजयोग अर्थात अष्टांग योग अधिक महत्वपूर्ण है।   हठयोग एवं राजयोग हठयोग के अन्तर्गत शारीरिक श्रमसाध्य योग विशेष रुप से है, इसमें शारीरिक व्यायाम- आसन। श्वास तंत्र के व्यायाम- प्राणायाम । विशिष्ट शारीरिक एवम् मानसिक स्थितियां- मुद्राएं। शक्ति संरक्षण एवम् निरोध के विभिन्न तरीक़े- बंध ! एवम् शरीर शुद्धि और आध्यात्मिक विकास कि विशिष्ट क्रियाएँ- षट्कर्म आदि सम्मिलित है। षट्कर्म के अन्तरगत धोती, वस्ती, नेती, मोली, कपालभाती, और त्राटक सम्मिलित है। हठयोग एवम् राजयोग कि कुण्डलिनी विद्या एवम् कुण्डलिनी जागरण कि विद्या अति लोकप्रिय है, कुण्डलिनी जागरण के द्वारा विभिन्न शारीरिक, मानसिक एवं आध्यात्मिक शक्तियां एव सिद्धियां प्राप्त कि जाती है। कुण्डलिनी जागरण में आध्यात्मिक साधना, मंत्रों,संध्या,ध्यान आदि का भी प्रयोग किया जाता है।   राजयोग या अष्टांग योग राजयोग को ही योग दर्शन कहा जाता है। इस विधि में योग के आठ अंग निर्धारित किए गए है। इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य ध्यान साधना के द्वारा मोक्ष प्राप्त करना है। अष्टांग योग एक व्यवस्थित विज्ञान है, जिसकी समझ योग के प्रत्येक साधक के लिए अनिवार्य मानी जाती है।।   योग चिकित्सा एवम् प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा योग कि क्रियाएँ एवम् प्रक्रियाएं त्री-ताप, त्री-दोष एवम् शारीरिक,आध्यात्मिक,मानसिक विक्रतीयों एवम् रोगों दूर करने में सहायक है, इसलिए योग चिकित्सा नाम कि पद्धति का अलग से विकास हुआ। आयुर्वेद में पंचकर्म चिकित्सा का प्रयोग किया जाता है। इसके अतिरिक्त प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा में भी योग का अनिवार्य उपयोग किया जाता है।

THIS THING CALLED MIND (MEDITATION) PART-4

THIS THING CALLED MIND

meditation sant

Sitting down and experiencing peace is one thing; actually using it
to transform my life is quite another. A great deal goes on between
the intention and the action, and sometimes I catch myself saying,
'I didn't want to do that, but...' or 'Sorry, I didn't mean to say that'.
To be in full control of my life I need not only to know, but also to
understand the process through which an intention becomes an
action.
For instance, a variety of raw materials goes into a car manufacturing plant: sheet metal, nuts and bolts, electrical wiring, paint and
so on. These raw materials can be compared to my experiences
and intentions. As the raw materials pass through the plant, they
are processed and eventually emerge as cars. However, imagine
that there is a consistent fault in the production process. I could set
about repairing each car as it comes off the production line, but
this would be time-consuming and hard work. It would also be very
frustrating, as I would consider that the factory had been built to
produce faulty cars.
Similarly, changing my actions superficially will not bring about
profound changes in my life. This can work to a limited extent but
I will be continually faced by 'faulty' actions from the 'production
line', and it will seem like very hard labour with not much reward.
Instead, I need to check the raw materials of my experience and
also become familiar with the 'production process' of my desires
and actions. It is not enough for the engineer only to know approximately what happens on the factory floor. To repair a fault he 
needs a detailed working knowledge of everything that is going on.
The better he understands the machinery, the better he is at identifying and repairing the fault. So, the more I understand about how
I work, the easier it is for me to eliminate the actions which I don't
want. Through meditation I am checking the raw materials, ensuring that only the best quality is used and making sure that nothing
is in short supply.
So, what is the process of manufacture? The first and most obvious
thing that comes between an intention and an action is a thought.
Thoughts occur in the mind. In Raja Yoga the mind is not seen as a
physical thing but as a faculty of the soul, and therefore, non-physical. Through the mind I imagine, think and form ideas. This
thought process is the basis of all my emotions, desires and sensations. It is through this faculty that, in an instant, I can re-live a past
experience, produce happiness or sadness, or take myself to the
other side of the world.
When there is the thought, 'I want a cup of tea', the relevant
actions seem to follow automatically. However, is thought the only
link between intention and action? What about the expression,
'Think before you speak'? Undoubtedly there must be thought
before I open my mouth, or nothing would emerge; so, what is
meant here? There seem to be two aspects to thought The first is
the thought itself; the second is the awareness and understanding
of that thought. It is the intellect which is used to understand the
thoughts. Through this second faculty of the soul, I assess the value
of what emerges in the mind. In the expression, 'Think before you
speak', I am being asked to use my intellect and consider whether
my thoughts are worth uttering. Some other function of the intellect are reasoning, realisation, discrimination, judgement and the
exercise of will power.
The intellect is the most crucial faculty; through the intellect I exercise control over my mind and thus over myself. The purpose Of Meditation is to fill the intellect with power, so making me clearheaded and perceptive, as well as developing firm resolve. The
intellect is recognised by the effect that it has. For instance, some-
one explains something and I fail to understand it. So he tries
explaining it in three or four different ways, but still I don't under-
stand. Finally the fifth time, I 'see the light' or 'the penny drops',
that is, I realise what he means. This realisation is the working of
the intellect.
Another example might be the process through which I sort out a
plan of action to take, when faced with a choice of two or three
possibilities. I weigh up the advantages and disadvantages until my
power of judgement tells me which plan is the most suitable. Like
the mind, the intellect is a subtle non-physical entity and belongs
to the soul, not the body.
There is a third faculty of the soul which comprises the impressions left on the soul by actions we have performed. These impressions can be referred to by the Sanskrit word 'sanskaras', for which
there is no simple translation. Habits, emotional tendencies, temperament, personality traits are all built up by Sanskaras imprinted
on the soul through each action it has performed. Sanskaras create
the personality in the same way that individual frames on a feature
film make up a story. Every action is recorded, whether it is a physical movement, a word or even a thought. As I live my life, I am
making an imprint on the celluloid, the soul. All the thoughts that
occur in the mind are due to the sanskaras. Personality, the most
fundamental feature of each individual, unique soul, is determined
by these sanskaras.
The mind, intellect and sanskaras function together in a cyclic pat-
tern which determines how I behave, what thoughts I have and
even what mood I am in. Firstly, the mind produces thoughts, evidence, which the intellect judges. On the basis of that judgement
an action is performed or not performed. The action, or non-action creates a sanskara which. in turn, becomes part of the evidence
in the mind.
A good illustration of this is the formation of a habit such as smoking. The first time I am offered a cigarette, many thoughts, both
For and against, arise in the mind: 'It's bad for my health', 'I
wonder what it tastes like', 'It is very easy to get addicted',
'Everyone else does it' and so on. On the basis of these thoughts,
the intellect makes a decision. Let's suppose that it makes the
decision to try a cigarette. A sanskara is created by that action and
the next time I am offered a cigarette that previous action
becomes part of the evidence in the mind, as a memory: 'I
smoked one before'. If I decide to smoke one again, the repetition
deepens that sanskara, just like planning a groove in a piece of
wood, until eventually the evidence in the mind, urging me to
smoke, has become so overwhelming that no evidence for not
smoking remains. The intellect has now become very weak, even
defunct. There is no longer a choice or judgement to make. There
is just the strong thought rising in the mind: 'Have a cigarette!'
and I perform the action automatically. I am no longer in control;
my past actions In the form of sanskaras are ruling my present.
However, I can also use this mechanism to create peaceful,
positive sanskaras. As I sit in meditation, I experience myself as a
peaceful soul. This experience forms a sanskara. The next time I
am about to get angry, through force of habit, the mind will
present contrary evidence: 'I am a peaceful soul'. This forces the
intellect to make a decision. As the intellect gains strength of will
through meditation, it becomes easier to act on peaceful
sanskaras, as opposed to negative sanskaras. Thus the intellect
begins to control both the mind and actions. I, the soul, become
the master of the present. I am no longer the slave of my past.
Gradually I reach a position where I choose to put into action only
those thoughts which will lead me to experience permanent
happiness and contentment.
MEDITATION PRACTICE
Take one aspect of yourself which you want to change. A few
times a day create just one or two very powerful positive
thoughts which will help change that negative habit or character
trait. Do this with all the energy and enthusiasm you can muster
This will create a very powerful sanskara. When that positive
thought for change comes into your mind again, it will bring
With it the experience of enthusiasm. This will help you to put
that intention into action at the appropriate time. For example,
if you want to give up the habit of criticising people, throughout
the day keep creating the positive thought: 'I see all as peaceful
souls, Instead of criticising their weaknesses, I will only see their
Virtues or 'I must first change my own weaknesses before criticising the weaknesses of others.'

SOUL - CONSCIOUSNESS (MEDITATION) PART-3

SOUL - CONSCIOUSNESS

Why should the thought, 'I am a peaceful soul', be any more beneficial to me than the thought, 'I am a body'? In the previous lesson
it was mentioned that this thought allows me to become detached
from the role that I play. It is important to understand what is
meant by this word 'detached'. It does not mean distant or inward-
looking to the point of isolation, where there is a breakdown in
communication. Neither does it mean that I become an uncaring
observer of what is going on. It simply means to have the consciousness of being an actor. I play my part with great enthusiasm
and love, but I do not let the expectations, burdens and worries of
outside situations or other people affect my own understanding of
who I am; a peaceful being. In fact, the word most often used in
conjunction with 'detached' is 'loving'. By being aware of myself as
a soul, I experience my natural qualities so that the feelings I associate with detachment are not of distaste or lack of concern, but of
peace, love and happiness.

How can soul-consciousness help me improve my attitude towards
myself and others? We often have the habit of comparing ourselves
to others, seeing ourselves in the light of what we consider to be
their merits or demerits. This can sometimes lead to a feeling of
hopelessness, self-criticism and other equally negative states of
mind. Through the experience of soul-consciousness, I come to
realize my own worth and stop comparing myself with others. Self-criticism is overcome as I experience my true positive qualities and
nature. This leads not to a feeling of superiority, but to a feeling of stability and self confidence. Doubts are replaced by a deeper faith in myself.

If I understand that I am a peaceful soul, I understand that others
must also be that. Through this awareness, I will be able to relate
to them on purely equal terms, that is, with what can be called the
vision of brotherhood. Sometimes actions are totally opposed to
this. Someone may get angry with me and I feel threatened, replying sharply in return. Thus a heated argument can develop. This is
a reflection of body-consciousness. Instead of primarily seeing the
other as a peaceful soul, playing a part, I am seeing the part and
thinking it is the other's true nature.

If, instead, I have the determined thought to see others as souls, I
will respond very differently to their anger. I will see their anger as
being something temporary and not intrinsic to their true nature.
Instead of reacting angrily or being defensive, I will actually
become detached or even giving. I can put myself, quite naturally,
into the position of being able to help them. I will recognize that
their anger is only to do with their own confusion. This positive
attitude acts as protection for me; I then don t feel under attack. In
addition, my stable, calm reaction will help to defuse the situation.

There are other ways in which soul-consciousness can help me to
help others. One cannot give what one doesn't have oneself. When friends come to us in distress, often the most we can do is give sympathy. Although this is reassuring, it is not necessarily very helpful.
When in trouble, what people need most is power and clarity. The situation has caused weakness and confusion in their minds, making it difficult for them to see things clearly. If my reaction and suggestions to them are not only sympathetic, but also filled with
peace, power and practicality, they can take away with them not only comfort, but something which will be of positive value in
helping them to solve their problems. A strong and uncluttered mind is needed for this.

Soul-consciousness also allows me to be natural in the company of
others. This easiness on my part helps them to relax, as they don't feel that I have expectations of them. With soul-consciousness I aim only to see the good in others, to see not just apparent virtues, but hidden ones as well. This, in turn, helps others to realize their own
positive virtues and specialties. A deepening love and respect for other souls naturally develops as I recognize my spiritual kinship
with them. There is the realization that we are all part of one global family, sharing one world, one home.

MEDITATION PRACTICE
Meditation is being in the awareness of my natural qualities. It is not a difficult thing. Neither is it something that I impose on
myself. I can't force myself to meditate. In fact the more hard effort I put in, the less likely I am to experience anything. Too much hard
concentration will create a headache and, instead of refreshment and relaxation, there will be tension.

The first step is simply to relax. Many people would consider being
able to relax at will as quite an achievement in itself. In meditation,
once I become relaxed, the worries and stress of everyday life dissolve away and the mind is free to explore gentle themes. My world is a creation of my own mind. This is why I fill my thoughts with Soul-consciousness; thinking about peace helps me to experience peace.

The more relaxed I am, the deeper that pleasant, restful feeling
becomes, until I have reached a powerful state of meditation,
enjoying the quietness which is emerging from within. As I
progress, meditation becomes much more than a relaxation technique.
the object is not just relaxation; it is to become a peaceful
person, to fill myself completely with peace. The experience of
peace, gained through simple relaxation, is a mere drop compared
to the ocean of peace, in which I can lose myself through meditation.

I keep my thoughts or themes very simple in meditation; just two
or three carefully chosen ones are enough. I repeat them gently,
giving myself plenty of time to explore the feelings behind them,
for example, "Peace is just like sinking into a feather mattress...',
'Lightness is like floating on a cloud...' , 'Love is a warm, golden
glow inside my mind...'.

As I become more and more engrossed in such thoughts and experiences, I feel myself gradually letting go of all worldly thoughts and
tensions, until I become light and free.

Now I have become soul-conscious, aware of my true nature. It is
this lightness of consciousness which I want to bring into my
everyday life, so that, whatever problems and obstacles come in
front of me, I deal with them easily and effectively.

THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION
For the next few days just take up two or three simple themes or
phrases, such as, 'I am a Peaceful soul', 'I am a being of light and
love, spreading these feelings to others and the world' and 'I am
a subtle point of consciousness, so different from the physical body'. Repeat these thoughts gently to yourself, allowing them to sink in more and more deeply until your thoughts and your feelings match each other When this happens, the tension between what you think you should be doing and what you actually are
doing disappears, and the soul feels content and full. In addition, practice seeing others as souls, seeing beyond the Part to the actor who is playing the part.

Next- THIS THING CALLED MIND (MEDITATION) PART-4

Indian Meditation For All PART-1

WHY MEDITATION ?

People want a variety of things from meditation. Some come for
peace, others for self control, some for power and some for silence,
but, of all the reasons, the ones which are most often expressed are
peace or peace of mind. At first sight there doesn't seem to be
much difference between the two but, on closer inspection, we
find that they are asking for different things. Peace is simply an
experience, whereas peace of mind is a way of life.
At some time or other we have all enjoyed a moment's peace, how-
ever fleeting. Simply to experience peace is not actually so
difficult. Peace is something easily attainable through the practice
of meditation because this is what meditation is specifically
designed to give. However, to attain peace of mind implies that I
want to experience peace constantly. While I go about my daily life,
I need to be in control of myself to the extent that I can have
whatever experience I choose, when I choose. To experience
constant peace of mind, I need something more than just a
meditation technique. After all, in the middle of a dispute with the
shop assistant over the change, I can't just sit myself down and
spend five minutes delving into the deep recesses of the self to
regain that temporarily lost inner peace! It is the experience of
peace, previously gained through meditation, which I need to be
able to use later on in my practical life, especially at times when it
is not easy to be peaceful. If I can't use my meditation to bring
benefit to my daily life, is it really of any use to me?
Therefore the emphasis in this meditation course will be a double
one.
Firstly, to teach a simple, effective method of meditation called
Raja Yoga, and to discuss and experiment with ideas on how to
deepen the experiences gained;
Secondly, to look at the reasons behind stress and tension in my
life so that, through understanding, I can begin to change the root
causes, using the power gained through meditation; and also to
clarify how I can translate peaceful feelings into peaceful actions,
so that peace becomes peace of mind.

WHAT IS MEDITATION?
Meditation is the process of getting to know myself completely,
both who I am 'inside' and how I react to what is 'outside'. Above
all. meditation is 'enjoying myself' in the literal sense of those
words. Through meditation, I discover a very different 'me' from
perhaps the stressed or troubled person who may seem superficially to be 'me'. I realise that my true nature, the real me, is actually very positive. I begin to discover an ocean of peace right here
on my own doorstep.
There is a lovely Indian story about a queen who had lost her valuable pearl necklace. In great distress, she looked everywhere for it
and, just when she was about to give up all hope of ever finding it,
she stopped and realised it was right there around her own neck!
Peace is very much like this. If I look for it outside in my physical
surroundings or in other people, I will always be disappointed; but,
if I learn where and how to look for peace within myself, I will find
that it has been here all the time.
The word 'meditation' is used to describe a number of different
uses of the mind, from contemplation and concentration to devotion and chanting. The word itself is probably derived from the
same root as the Latin word 'mederi', meaning 'to heal'
Meditation can certainly be looked on as a healing process, both
emotionally and mentally, and to a certain extent, physically too.
The simplest definition of meditation is: the right use of the mind
or positive thinking. It is not to deny thoughts, but to use them correctly Most forms of meditation employ two main practices:
* concentration exercises, often using an object such as a flower or
a candle, and
* the repetition of a mantra.
A mantra is a sacred phrase, word or sound which is repeated constantly, either loudly, silently or in thoughts only. It translates literally as 'man' - 'mind' and 'tra' - 'to free'; so, 'that which frees the
mind'. Raja Yoga meditation does involve concentration, but no
physical object is involved. The object of concentration is the
'inner' self Instead of repeating one word or phrase, as in a mantra,
a flow of thoughts is encouraged, thus using the mind in a natural
way.
This positive flow of thoughts is based on an accurate understanding of the self and so acts as a key to unlock the treasure trove of
peaceful experiences lying within.
MEDITATION PRACTICE
Sit in a comfortable position with the back straight. You can either sit
on a cushion on the floor cross-legged or, if this is uncomfortable, sit
on a chair. Choose a quiet place away from noise or visual distraction.
Gentle background music may be played, as this helps to create a
relaxed, light atmosphere. Position this article in front of you and read
over the following words slowly and silently.  Aim to experience and
visualise the words in your mind so that you begin to feel what is being
described.
THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION
Let me imagine that nothing exists outside this room........
I feel completely insulated from the outside world and free to explore
my inner world.......
I turn all my attention inward, concentrating my thought energy on
the centre of the forehead..........
I feel a sense of detachment from my physical body and the physical
Surroundings......
I become aware of the stillness around me and within me.............
A feeling of natural peacefulness begins to steal over me............
Waves of peace gently wash over me, removing any restlessness and
tension from my mind.....
I concentrate on this feeling of deep peace...
just peace
I....am.... peace ...
Peace is my true state of being....
My mind becomes very calm and clear.....
I feel easy and content.....
having returned to my natural consciousness of peace.....
I sit for a while, enjoying this feeling of calmness and serenity ....
Plan to practise repeating these or similar thoughts to yourself for about ten minutes at least two times a day. The best time is in the
morning  a wash or shower, before you begin your day's activities. Another good time is in the evening, when your day's activities are over. During the day, while performing any activities, keep
reminding yourself:
'Peace is my true nature'.

As you keep practising this meditation, such positive and peaceful
thoughts will arise in the mind more and more easily, and peace of
mind will become increasingly more natural.

NEXT-WHO AM I (MEDITATION) PART-2

षट्कर्म कुंजल क्रिया (गजकरणी)

कुंजल क्रिया (गजकरणी)
जो लोग धौती नहीं कर सकते वह कुंजल क्रिया करके अमाशय को शुद्ध कर सकते है! इसमें गुनगुने पानी को पि कर वमन(उल्टी) करना होता है! जिस प्रकार हाथी पानी पीकर  अपनी सूंड मुँह में डालकर पिए गए पानी को तुरंत बाहर करता है उसी तरह इस क्रिया को भी करना है!

कुंजल क्रिया खाली पेट करना चाहिए ! किसी दिन दूषित भोजन कर लिया हो या कुछ खा  लेने से घबराहट हो तो अनपचे खाने को बाहर करने के लिए भी इस क्रिया को किया जा सकता है!
 विधि
उत्कटासन में बैठकर २-३ लीटर हल्का गर्म नमक मिला हुआ पानी गटागट पी जाए, फिर खड़े होकर आगे की ओर झुके, दाए हाथ की तर्जनी और मध्यमा उंगली दोनों को गले के आदत तक ले जाकर हिलाये! इससे उलटी आ जायेगी और पानी बाहर निकलेगा! उल्टी आने पर भी उंगलियों को बाहर न निकाले, जीभ को फीर हिलाये और पपनी निकलेगा! ऐसा ३-४ बार करे ताकि सारा पानी बाहर निकल जाए! और तब तक झुके रहना बी बहुत आवश्यक है! अभ्यास हो जाने पर ऊँगली डालने की भी आवश्यकता नहीं पड़ती!
पानी निकल जाने के बाद सीधे खड़े हो जाए!

लाभ
इससे मंदाग्नि, अजीर्ण, पीलिया, कफ के रोग, रक्त विकार, कृमि, विष विकार, त्वचा रोग आदि दूर होते है!
भूख बढ़ती है पेट साफ़ होता है!
इस क्रिया को स्वस्थ व्यक्ति आरम्भ में १५-२० दिन लगातार करे! बाद में सप्ताह में एक दिन काफी है!

नोट कमज़ोर आंत वालो को, संग्रहणी तथा हृदय रोगियों को यह क्रिया नहीं करनी चाहिए!

षट्कर्म धौति क्रिया

धौति क्रिया
तीन इंच और सात मीटर लम्बे मलमल के कपडे को नमक वाले पानी में भिगोकर धीरे-धीरे अंदर निगल जानेor फिर बाहर निकाल लेने की क्रिया को धौति क्रिया कहते है!
इस कपडे की पट्टी को इस्तेमाल करने से पहले गर्म पानी से अच्छी तरह धोकर साफ़ कर लेना चाहिए! पट्टी को हलके नमक वाले पानी के प्याले में रख दे! कपडे के एक छोर को मुँह में डालकर धीरे-धीरे चबाकर निगल जाए! इसका अभ्यास ढेर-धीरे करें!पहले दिन एक फुट ही कपडे को निगले! और धीरे-धीरे इसका अभ्यास बढ़ाते जाएँ!
कपडे की पट्टी को ,मुँह खोलकर धीरे-धीरे बाहर निकाले! रूकावट होने पर डोवर धौति को थोड़ा निगले और फिर निकले! एकदम खींचकर बाहर न निकाले ! शुरू-शुरू में यदि धौति निगलने में कास्ट होता हो तो धौति को दूध या शहद के पानी में भिगोकर निगलने का अभ्यास करें! यदि धौति को बाहर निकलने में कोई रुकावट आये या धौती बाहर न आये तो नमक वाला पानी पी कर उल्टी करे फिर धौती को निकाले!
धौती निकालने के बाद धौती को अच्छे से गर्म पानी और साबुन से साफ़ करे, ताकि उसमे लगा हुआ कफ अच्छी तरह साफ़ हो जाए! बाद में उसे सूखा ले!

लाभ धौती करने से पेट का सारा कफ निकल जाता है! खांसी, दमा, श्वास, सरदर्द,बुखार, प्लीहा,कोढ़ आदि अनेक प्रकार के रोग ठीक होते है! मनुष्य स्वस्थ व बलवान बनता है! भूख बढ़ती है! पेट सम्बन्धी रोग ठीक होते है!

षट्कर्म जल नेती

जल नेति
इसके लिए टोंटी वाले लोटे का प्रयोग होता है! लोटे में नमक मिलकर कुछ हल्का गर्म पानी डालें, जिस नाक में सांस चल रही हो उसे ऊपर करके लोटे की टोंटी को उसमे लगा दे !
मुँह को खोलकर रखें ताकि श्वास मुँह से ली जा सके! लोटे को ऊपर उठायें ताकि पानी नाक में जा सके! पानी एक नासिका से जाकर दूसरी नासिका से बाहर निकलेगा! इसी प्रकार दूसरी नासिका को ऊपर करके उसमे पानी दाल कर पहली नासिका से निकाले! विशेष ध्यान रखे नाक से श्वास बिलकुल नहीं लेना है और मुँह खुला रखना है!
इसके साथ जिस नासिका में टोंटी लगी हो उस नाशिका से धीरे से श्वास अंदर खींचे ताकि लोटे का पानी गले में आ जाए! उसे मुँह के रास्ते बाहर निकाल दे! यही काम दूसरी नासिका को हाथ के अंगूठे से बंद करके भी कर कर सकते है! इसे कई बार करें और दोनों नासिकाओं से करे! ऐसा करने से गले व नाक की अच्छी तरह से सफाई हो जाती है! और कफ पूरी तरह से बाहर हो जाता है! अच्छा अभ्यास हो जाने क बाद इसे गिलास से भी कर सकते है!

जल नेति के बाद भस्त्रिका प्राणायाम अवश्य करें! थोड़ा आगे झुककर गर्दन को दायें-बाएं, ऊपर-निचे घुमाकर भस्त्रिका करें ताकि नाक पूरी तरह साफ़ हो जाए और नाकि में किसी तरफ पानी न रह पाए!

लाभ:
उपरोक्त प्रकार से नेति हो जाने क बाद आप नाक से पानी और दूध पिने का अभ्यास भी कर सकते है! नाक से दूध व पानी पिने का विशेष लाभ है! इसके अभ्यास से मस्तिष्क सम्बन्धी सभी रोग ठीक होते है, बुद्धि तीव्र होती है, अनिद्रा रोग से मुक्ति मिलती है तथा आँख नाक व गले के सभी रोग ठीक होते है! नेत्र ज्योति बढ़ती है!