Shat Karmas, also known as Shatkriyas, are six powerful yogic cleansing techniques mentioned in traditional Hatha Yoga texts like the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita . These practices are designed to purify the body and prepare it for higher practices such as pranayama (breath control), dhyana (meditation), and ultimately, samadhi (spiritual liberation). The word “shat” means six, and “karmas” means actions or processes. Together, Shat Karmas refer to six specific actions aimed at cleansing different parts of the human system to promote physical health, mental clarity, and energetic balance. The six Shat Karmas are Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Nauli, Kapalabhati , and Trataka . Each technique has a unique function and benefits a particular system of the body. Neti , for instance, is a nasal cleansing technique that helps remove impurities from the nasal passages, improving respiratory function and preventing sinus-related issues. Dhauti is a digestive tract cleansing proc...
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