Have you ever had brain fog when your
sinuses and nose are congested?
Jala Neti is an ancient Ayurvedic (and yogic) self-care practice of washing the sinuses with warm salt water. This cleanses & flushes out mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses.
Neti is one of the ways that we cleanse the sense organs,
so that we may percieve the world around us with more clarity.
At first, it may seem a little different, but after you get used to it you will feel the benefits, especially if you have suffered from; colds, flu, respiratory disorders, sinus problems, stuffy nose or allergies. Doing neti will definitely improve your sinus health and your overall health too!
When to Neti:
-
First thing in the morning
-
After cleaning out a moldy, musty or dusty closet.
-
Before and after air travel.
-
Daily if you are in an area dense with pollution, or dust.
-
Daily during spring
-
Before, during and after a cold or flu.
-
After dental work
How to Neti:
-
fill up your neti pot with warm water and add 3/4 tsp of good quality salt
- put the nozzle into one nostril
-
tilt your head forward and chin down over the sink
-
for beginners, it helps if you gently exhale a little bit through your nose to start the flow
-
You will breathe gently from your mouth
-
cleanse the next nostril
-
gently blow out from both nostrils to clear all the salt water when you are finished.
Avoid Neti:
- Immediately before or after a meal
- Not during your menstrual cycle
