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Shankhaprakshalana or Master Cleansing

Shankhaprakshalana is one of the major hatha yoga practices, coming under the heading of dhauti kriya, it is also known as varisara dhauti. Dhauti refers to ‘internal washing’ and vari means ‘water’. Generally the term shankhaprakshalana is applied, shankha meaning ‘conch’, because of its resemblance to the stomach and intestines; prakshalana meaning ‘cleaning’. Shankhaprakshalana is not just a practice concerning the stomach and intestines, but is a thorough cleansing technique.

Practicing pranayama creates a harmony between the body, breath, and mind. It helps in purifying the energy channels (Nadis), enhances lung capacity, reduces stress, and improves concentration.

Through the mindful regulation of breath, one can calm the nervous system, balance emotions, and prepare for meditation. This practice promotes clarity, awareness, and overall vitality.

Benefits
  • Shankhaprakshalan is very effective for Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, High lipid, Obesity, Increase of cholesterol.
  • It strengthens the immune system, reduces excessive mucus and purifies the blood.
  • Useful for hyper Acidity indigestion, Gas Trouble, constipation
  • Removes blockages from the Nadis and purifies all the Chakras.
  • The harmony of the five Pranas is restored and the energy level is raised.
  • Mentally, it calms the mind and prepares the way for higher states of consciousness.
  • Any sadhana performed after this cleansing practice gives manifold results.