Jala Neti (Nose cleansing with salt water)

You can mix the salt with warm water (not so much salt.. just for feel a bit salty) and put in neti pot. You can pour water in one nose and let the water come from another nose and change side. This cleansing will help to remove dust, bacteria from your nose. The good time to do it is early morning.

Things required to perform Jal Neti

• A Jal Neti pot
• Salt
• Lukewarm water 

How to perform Jal Neti

Jal Neti can be performed near the sink or in a bowl.

Step 1: Take warm water in the Jal Neti pot and check its temperature on your arms. It should not be too hot or cold.

Step 2: Add a pinch of salt to the water and mix it well. 
Step 3: Now place the nozzle of the pot in one nostril firmly so that there is no leakage. You have to breathe through your mouth. Try not to sniff, laugh or sneeze. 
Step 4: Bend forward from the waist so that the nose tip is at the lowest point and roll the head to the opposite side so that the spout-blocked nostril can be on the upside. 
Step 5: Wait for a few seconds and you will see that water will start coming out from the other nostril.
Step 6: Perform this practice for 30 seconds and gently remove the pot.
Step 7: Blow the air from both nostrils once you complete the technique to clean the air passage. 
Step 8: Repeat the process with the other nostril.

Benefits of Jal Neti

• If you will make it a regular practice, it will keep the nasal passage bacteria-free.
• It helps to keep the nasal tissues healthy.
• It helps asthmatic patients to breathe properly.
• It reduces the chance of a middle ear infection. 
• It reduces the risk of respiratory problems like sore throat, tonsil, cough etc. 
• It improves vision.
• It reduces stress and relaxes the mind and body.

Precaution of Jal Neti 

• Patients with high blood pressure are advised to perform this exercise carefully in a standing position.
• After performing the exercise, one should dry their nose completely 
• One should learn this technique from a professional expert.

Sutra Neti (Nose cleansing with rubber catheter )

This method should be done along with the Jala Neti. First , you can do Jala neti, then put the rubber catheter in your nose one side and let it come out from the mouth. After that , you use both hand hold the catheter and move it up down to clean your nostril. Then, change side. After that do the jala neti again. This way is so good to clean the mucus and nose. The good time also is in the early morning.

How to perform Sutra Neti

Step 1: Take a cotton cord and insert it from either of the two nostrils.
Step 2: The cord length should be long so that it can come out from the mouth.
Step 3: By holding the thread, pull it in the to and fro motion.
Step 4: After several rounds, take the thread out through the mouth.

Benefits of Sutra Neti

• It helps in cleaning the nostril blockage.
• It prevents respiratory problems
• It improves vision.
• It reduces stress and relaxes the mind and body.

Precautions of Sutra Neti

• It should be performed under professional guidance.
• In case you are having trouble, it is advised to stop the practice right there and seek professional help