Question

Write the role of shodhana a kriyas in wellness.

Answer 1

1. They help cleanse accumulated toxins and can create a feeling of relaxed lightness.
2. They include cleansing practices such as Neti, which cleans the nasal passage; Jala Neti uses water, while Sutra Neti uses a soft thread or rubber catheter.
3. Neti helps clear the respiratory passages and is described as a prerequisite for the proper practice of pranayama.
4. Shodhana kriyas form one part of yoga’s broader approach to wellness, alongside asana, pranayama and meditation.
5. Practices such as Sutra Neti should be performed under expert guidance, and the relevant precautions and limitations should be followed.