Nasal Irrigation or Jal Neti has been around for ages, and is anessential part of the yogic practice.

Saline nasal irrigation is a popular home remedy to relieveconditions such as allergies, colds and mild sinus infections. Itis great to fight haze/pollution related respiratory issuestoo!

Neti removes all the dirt and bacteria filled mucus from withinthe nose.

It also helps to drain the sinus cavities. This in turn, willhelp to reprogramme the bodyu2019s natural mechanisms against nasalinfections such as hayfever, allergies, sinusitis and other upperrespiratory complaints like sore throats and coughs, post nasaldrip, inflammation of tonsils and adenoids.

It is beneficial for illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis asit reduces the tendency for mouth breathing by freeing the nostrilsof mucus.

It has a cooling and soothing effect on the brain by drawing outexcessive heat, and is therefore beneficial for headaches,migraine, epilepsy, temper tantrums, hysteria, depression andgeneral mental tension.

Neti is of great benefit for problems associated with the eyes.It helps flush the tear ducts, encouraging clearer vision and givesa sparkle to the eyes.

It can be beneficial for certain types of ear disorders such asmiddle ear infections, glue ear, tinitis.

Neti improves sensitivity of the olfactory nerves, helping torestore lost sense of smell, and thereby benefits the relationshipwith taste and the digestive processes.

It has subtle effects on the pineal and pituitary glands whichcontrol the hormonal system. This has a harmonising effect onemotional behaviour.

Neti affects the psychic centre known as Ajna Chakra which helpsin awakening higher states of meditation.

It helps to stimulate better powers of visualisation andconcentration and gives a feeling of lightness and clarity to themind.

Neti is excellent for those trying to give up smoking. Since itreduces the tendency for mouth breathing, Neti re-sensitises thenose to the actual pollution of ingesting smoke, therebyde-programming the brain of the physical and psychologicaladdiction.

u00b7         Use distilledor boiled and cooled water

u00b7         Fill the potwith lukewarm water that is either distilled or boiled and cooled.Be careful about the temperature, it should NOT be cold, justlukewarm

u00b7         Drop a pinchor two of sea salt or Himalayan salt into the pot and stir it. Youcould taste a drop u2013 it should taste like your tear drops

u00b7         Tilt your headto the left side and hold the spout to the right nostril. Open yourmouth and breathe through your mouth. The water will start flowingout from the left nostril.  Blow your nose to remove all thewater.

u00b7         Repeat on theother side.

u00b7         If you have ablocked nose, it may take some time, but the lukewarm water willhelp to clear your nose.

It may feel funny or difficult at first to do this, but soon youwill master the technique and reap its benefits