salt water cleansing

airweaver · 06-21-2005, 09:31 AM

hello good people,
i saw on tv these people ingesting salt water to clean their windpipes, and digestive system, they then either vomited it back up or let it out like they had laxatives.
Afterward they said they felt cleaner inside,
i want to try this out, but im not sure in what quantities the salt has to be in etc..
if anyone knows about this ?? please

Chandra · 06-21-2005, 12:59 PM

Namaste AirWeaver,

In Yoga, this is one of 6 Shatkarmas which are purification practices. These practices are best learned directly from an instructor who has had personal experience with them and their effects, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and energetically. They should also be able to support you in your process. I would not recommend doing these practices without proper guidance and intention.

The ingestion of salt water and subsequent cleanse of the digestive tract is not unique to Yoga, however. It is also a practice which the ancient Hawaiians used in their traditional healing. Salt water is a substance which is soothing to the interior of the body (the body's composition being similar to the ocean). Interestingly, one can view the human body as a donut. The digestive tract from mouth to anus being the central tube.... (just threw that one in for your reflection - are you your digestive tube?)

There are other Yogic practices which also purify the "guts" and don't require vomiting - for example Agni Sar Dhouti and Nauli. Again, these practices are not intended for the weekend yogi who is looking for a work out, but are deeper practices which aim to cleanse the self on various levels and are best done with the support and supervision of an experienced guide.

Namaste,
Chandra

06-21-2005, 09:31 AM	#1
airweaver Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	salt water cleansing hello good people, i saw on tv these people ingesting salt water to clean their windpipes, and digestive system, they then either vomited it back up or let it out like they had laxatives. Afterward they said they felt cleaner inside, i want to try this out, but im not sure in what quantities the salt has to be in etc.. if anyone knows about this ?? please __________________ split your awareness between your heart and head.

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06-21-2005, 12:59 PM	#2
Chandra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 243	Namaste AirWeaver, In Yoga, this is one of 6 Shatkarmas which are purification practices. These practices are best learned directly from an instructor who has had personal experience with them and their effects, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and energetically. They should also be able to support you in your process. I would not recommend doing these practices without proper guidance and intention. The ingestion of salt water and subsequent cleanse of the digestive tract is not unique to Yoga, however. It is also a practice which the ancient Hawaiians used in their traditional healing. Salt water is a substance which is soothing to the interior of the body (the body's composition being similar to the ocean). Interestingly, one can view the human body as a donut. The digestive tract from mouth to anus being the central tube.... (just threw that one in for your reflection - are you your digestive tube?) There are other Yogic practices which also purify the "guts" and don't require vomiting - for example Agni Sar Dhouti and Nauli. Again, these practices are not intended for the weekend yogi who is looking for a work out, but are deeper practices which aim to cleanse the self on various levels and are best done with the support and supervision of an experienced guide. Namaste, Chandra