Kunjal

Kunjal

Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga

Niyama

Kriya

Stand near a sink or toilet, or if the weather is warm, in a suitable place outside in the garden or near an open drain.
Drink at least six glasses of the prepared water one after the other, as quickly as possible, until it feeL that the stomach cannot hold any more. It is most important to drink fast and not just sip the water.
When the stomach is full, the urge to vomit will occur automatically.
Lean forward, keeping the trunk as horizontal as possible. Open the mouth and place the middle and index fingers of the right hand as far back on the tongue as possible.
Gently rub and press the back of the tongue. This should induce the water to gush out from the stomach.
If there is no expulsion of water it means the tips of the fingers are not far enough down the throat or that the tongue is not being pressed.
The more the practitioner relaxes into the practice, the easier it will be.
During the expulsion of water the fingers may be removed from the mouth although this is not necessary.
When the flow of water ceases, again place the fingers in the mouth and repeat the process.
Continue in this way until the stomach is empty.

When the vomiting reflex ceases to bring up any water, stop the technique as it is a sure sign that the stomach is empty.
These techniques remove some of the stomach lining, leaving it temporarily vulnerable.
For this reason it is advised not to eat until half an hour after completion of the practice.

These practices should not be performed by people suffering from hernia, high blood pressure, raised intracranial pressure, heart disease, stroke, acute peptic ulcer or by diabetics with eye problems.

These techniques tone and stimulate all the abdominal organs by inducing strong muscular contractions in the stomach walls. The problems of indigestion, acidity and gas are overcome.
Excess mucus is removed from the body, helping to remedy cough and cold, bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. Bad breath is eradicated.
These techniques also help to release pent-up emotions and emotional blocks or feelings of heaviness in the heart caused by inner and external conflict and pressures.

Depression